New Delhi: After the stampede-like situation broke out at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj leaving 15 dead, the Indian Railways said that no special trains for the largest religious gathering were cancelled or stopped. The Railways is also planning to run more than 360 trains from the various stations in the Prayagraj region.
“The Railways has planned to run more than 360 trains from the various stations in the Prayagraj region today. As of now, there is no plan to cancel any special train,” the Ministry of Railways said as reported by ANI.
As per a railway official, empty rakes have also been sent to Prayagraj to clear the rush. “We have not halted any train operations, there are no cancellations. Since there are a lot of devotees in Prayagraj, we are sending our empty rakes to clear the rush. Clearing the station area is our priority as of now,” Dileep Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board, said as reported by News18.
At least 15 people are feared dead after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday. Notably, the tragic incident took place on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Around eight to ten crore devotees are likely to dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion.
Several people were also injured in the stampede-like situation which occurred at around 2 am. However, the situation was brought under control by authorities.
The Triveni Sangam -- a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati -- is considered the holiest by Hindus. It is believed that taking a dip in the Sangam during Maha Kumbh on particular dates, including Mauni Amavasya, provides salvation.
Kumbh Mela is held after every 12 years and Maha Kumbh took place after 12 Kumbh Mela, i.e. after 144 years.
