MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb. 26 -- To cater to the needs of the large number of pilgrims expected to return to their hometowns after bathing at Sangam on Mahashivaratri, which will likely lead to heavy crowds at railway stations, the North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway and Northern Railway have made extensive preparations. All officials and staff have been directed to remain vigilant at their workstations, informed officials.

As on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, when over 360 trains were run successfully, transporting more than 20 lakh people to their destinations, special arrangements have been made to run additional trains after the Mahashivaratri Snan, and extra rakes have been stationed near Prayagraj for use as needed. The plan i...