Maha Kumbh Mela Final Minute Rush: The Indian Railways operated as many as 5 unreserved trains to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from New Delhi Railway Station, catering to the frenzy of individuals visiting the continuing Maha Kumbh Mela. This grand competition celebrates the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, the place taking a dip is taken into account holy in Hindu custom. Authorities undertook steady monitoring of ticket gross sales on the highest precedence.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw monitored the scenario from struggle room, Railway Board, whereas Northern Railway Common Supervisor Ashok Kumar Verma saved a watch from mini management room on the New Delhi station.
Maha Kumbh Mela | An Uncommon Spike In Prayagraj Ticket Gross sales at NDLS…
In the course of the night hours on Saturday, a higher-than-usual quantity of tickets offered was seen on the New Delhi station, reaching 2,375 tickets between 6 pm hrs to 7 pm.
Authorities operated unreserved trains to Prayagraj on an hourly bases to cater to extra demand.
New Delhi to Prayagraj | Prepare No. 0470 Departs at 7 pm
Between 7 pm and eight pm, as many as 2,950 tickets had been offered, and the prepare No. 04074 departed at 8 pm.
NDLS to Prayagraj | Prepare No. 04080 Departs at 8:58 pm
Between 8 pm and 9 pm, 3,429 tickets had been offered.
The prepare No 04080 departed at 8:58 pm.
NDLS to Prayagraj | Prepare No. 04082 Departs at 9:58 pm
Between 9 pm and 10 pm, a complete of two,662 tickets had been offered.
The prepare No. 04082 departed at 9:58 pm.
New Delhi Railway Station to Prayagraj | Prepare No. 04084 Departs at 11:15 pm
A complete of 1,689 tickets had been offered between 10 pm and 11 pm.