38.6 C
Delhi
Monday, June 2, 2025

Prayagraj Sangam station not Junction has been closed: Railways

Date:

Share post:

Donate-GC-Razorpay

Prayagraj: The Railway Administration has informed that as per the orders of the Prayagraj District Administration, the Prayagraj Raj Sangam station of the Northern Railway Lucknow Division will remain closed for passenger traffic from the afternoon of February 9 to midnight of February 14.

Meanwhile, taking to X Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Prayagraj junction is functioning properly. Don’t believe in rumours of the junction being closed.”

Railway sources said that it is being propagated in some media reports that Prayagraj Junction has been closed. “In this regard, it is to be informed that as per the orders of the Prayagraj District Administration, Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will remain closed for passenger traffic from 1.30 PM on February 9 to 12 midnight on February 14,” it said.

Sources said that regular and special trains are running regularly from the other eight stations in the Maha Kumbh area, Prayagraj Chheoki, Naini, Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Prayagraj, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh and Jhunsi.

Vaishnaw said, “Yesterday, 12.5 lakh pilgrims were facilitated and a record 330 trains departed from Prayagraj Maha Kumbh area stations. Today, 130 trains have departed from the mela area so far.

All Maha Kumbh mela railway stations are operating smoothly.”

Related articles

Government and Taxi Drivers Must Arrive at a Solution — Goa Can’t Afford to Stall Progress

Goa has always prided itself on being India’s premier tourism destination. With its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, spiritual...

Russian Air Defence shot down 162 Ukrainian drones early at night: Defence Ministry

Moscow: Russian air defence alert systems shot down 162 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions last night, most of...

Nawrocki elected as President of Poland: EC after counting 100pc votes

Warsaw: Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has been elected as the president of Poland, according to data published on...

Qatari PM to meet with Hamas leaders on US deal proposal – Reports

Washington: Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will meet with leaders of Palestinian movement Hamas to...