New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- As the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 begins next week, the Indian Railways has made robust arrangements to ensure the safe and efficient travel of millions of devotees to and from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

The Railways has planned more than 10,000 trains for the mega religious congregation that will start on January 13 and will continue till February 26.

The Mahakumbh is being celebrated after 12 years, and over 45 crore devotees are expected for the event.

Sharing details of the comprehensive plan to handle the unprecedented rush of devotees, Railway Board's Executive Director (Information and Publicity) Dilip Kumar said the Indian Railways would operate more than 10,000 trains, including 3,300 special trains, to cater to...