New Delhi: The ongoing Mahakumbh is witnessing the largest religious gathering in India and one of the largest in the world. Crores of Indians from every part of the country are going to Pryagraj to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, as it is believed to wash away sins and make a person pure once again. Not just from India, even people from abroad are visiting the Mahakumbh to cherish its religious and cultural significance.
Since so many people are going to Prayagraj, with most of them by trains, Indian Railways has faced an added pressure to ensure seamless journey of passengers. The recent stampede in Delhi railway station highlighted the problems in an overcrowded station. Indian Railways recently cancelled several trips of long-distance trains. While official reason for the cancellations has not been provided, as per a report by The Free Press Journal, the decision was possibly taken to manage the heavy rush in the Prayagraj area, especially keeping in mind the ongoing Mahakumbh.
The trains cancelled by Indian Railways
Among the trains cancelled by Indian Railways are the Surat-Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express which remain non-operational on February 19, 20, and 21. Similarly, the Chhapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express will not run on February 21, 22, and 23.
The Ahmedabad-Barauni Express has also been cancelled on February 19 and 21, while two trips of the Barauni-Ahmedabad Express has been cancelled on February 21 and 23. Also, two trips of the Indore-Howrah Shipra Express have been cancelled on February 18 and 20. The trips of the Howrah-Indore Shipra Express on February 20 and 22 have also been cancelled.
Also, one trip of Ahmedabad-Asansol Express for February 20 has been cancelled, along with its return journey, the Asansol-Ahmedabad Express on February 22. Moving on from the cancellations, Train No. 14115 Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Prayagraj Express which is operating from February 18 to 27 will end its journey at Khajuraho station instead of Prayagraj. Similarly, Train No. 14116 Prayagraj-Dr Ambedkar Nagar Express, running from February 19 to 28, will now start from Khajuraho station instead of Prayagraj.
The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj is causing significant strain on Indian Railways. To manage the massive influx of pilgrims, several long-distance trains have been cancelled, impacting travel plans for many. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
