Railways plans record 360 trains from Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya; 1,000+ medical staff deployed
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said on 28 January 2025 that Indian Railways would run an all-time high of 360 trains from Prayagraj, including 190 specials, for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh 2025.
Summary
Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar said on 28 January 2025 that Indian Railways would operate an all-time high of 360 trains from Prayagraj, including 190 special trains, for Mauni Amavasya during Maha Kumbh 2025, so that a train would run every four minutes. Indian Railways has built infrastructure worth ₹5,000 crore in and around Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, including RUBs, ROBs, track doubling and station upgrades. The Uttar Pradesh government also deployed more than 1,000 medical personnel in Mahakumbh Nagar for Mauni Amavasya, with 300 specialist doctors at the Super Speciality Hospital.
Key facts
- Announced
- 28 January 2025
- Trains
- 360 (190 special, 110 regular, 50–60 MEMU)
- Frequency
- A train every four minutes
- Rail infrastructure
- ₹5,000 crore in and around Prayagraj
- Medical staff
- 1,000+; 300 specialist doctors
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many trains did Indian Railways plan to run from Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya during Maha Kumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 360
PIB 2097100: an all-time high of 360 trains, including 190 special trains, 110 regular trains and 50–60 MEMU trains.
What was the value of railway infrastructure developed in and around Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025, according to the Railway Board?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5,000 crore
PIB 2097100: Indian Railways developed infrastructure worth ₹5,000 crore in and around Prayagraj.
How many medical personnel did the Uttar Pradesh government deploy in Mahakumbh Nagar for Mauni Amavasya 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Over 1,000
PIB 2097101: over 1,000 medical personnel were deployed, with 300 specialist doctors at the Super Speciality Hospital.