Train Services from Patna Suspended Following Prayagraj Stampede
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Synopsis
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has seen train services from Patna cancelled due to a tragic stampede. This has caused major inconvenience for pilgrims traveling from Bihar. Passengers are advised to check schedules and seek assistance from authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Significant train cancellations from Patna to Prayagraj.
- Devotees face major inconveniences due to the situation.
- No help desk available at Patna Junction for Kumbh passengers.
- Indian Railways prioritizes safety by cancelling trains.
- Casualties feared following the stampede incident.
Patna, Jan 29 (NationPress) The stampede at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has resulted in major disruptions to train services, significantly impacting pilgrims traveling from Bihar.
A number of trains from Patna Junction to Prayagraj, including Superfast services like the Bhagalpur Anand Vihar Vikramshila Express, Brahmaputra Mail, Danapur Bengaluru Express, Raxaul Mumbai Express, Danapur Sogaria Garib Rath Express, Muzaffarpur Pune AC Express, Baba Baidyanathdham Deoghar SuperFast Express, Patna Anand Vihar Special Express, and Muzaffarpur Secunderabad Special Express have been cancelled.
Additionally, two special trains designated for the Kumbh from Patna Junction have also been cancelled.
This unfortunate situation has left many devotees, who traveled from distant districts in Bihar to Patna Junction, facing substantial inconveniences upon discovering their train services were cancelled.
Reports suggest that no help desk was established at Patna Junction to aid Kumbh passengers, which has made their situation even more challenging.
Following the stampede that occurred on Wednesday morning, Indian Railways has taken action by cancelling several trains heading towards Prayagraj to manage the circumstances and prioritize passenger safety.
Travelers are urged to verify the most recent train schedules and cancellations prior to their journeys.
It is advisable to contact railway authorities for assistance and stay informed through official channels to mitigate further inconveniences.
Multiple casualties are feared due to a stampede-like incident that occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj early Wednesday.
Although precise numbers are still unclear, officials confirmed that the injured have been transported to the central hospital set up at the Kumbh grounds.
At least 10 crore pilgrims were anticipated to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday to partake in a sacred dip in the river for the auspicious occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has advised devotees to refrain from visiting the 'Sangam Nose', the site of the stampede.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began on January 13 and is slated to continue until February 26, with significant bathing dates drawing millions of pilgrims.
