(a) whether the Railways propose to introduce special trains to Allahabad on the eve of ensuing Mahakumbh Mela;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Railways in this regard?
(a) whether the Railways propose to introduce special trains to Allahabad on the eve of ensuing Mahakumbh Mela;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Railways in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Special trains are being run during peak seasons, festivals, special events including Maha Kumbh Mela for clearance of extra rush of passengers traffic keeping in view the pattern of traffic, commercial justification, operational feasibility and availability of resources. Running of special trains on various sectors is a continuous process.