Every day, a huge influx of devotees rushes to Prayagraj for the auspicious dip at the Mahakumbh
(Mahakumbh 2025)
. Pilgrims arrive by bus, personal vehicles, and trains, eager to immerse themselves in spiritual fervor. However, travelers face traffic snarls on roads and struggles within trains.
Neighboring districts like Varanasi, Kanpur, Fatehpur, Katni, Satna, and Rewa see packed stations. Space is scarce, even for those with confirmed tickets. The situation is dire as Second AC and Third AC carriages have become like general coaches.
Source: aajtak
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Those unable to get seats in train passenger coaches resort to traveling in luggage compartments, causing issues for railway officials too. Aajtak's team conducted a ground report from Kanpur
(Prayagraj Mahakumbh Crowd Ground Report)
. Here's what transpired...
Source: aajtak
The Aajtak team arrived at Kanpur railway station at 3 AM to assess the Mahakumbh special train. It was crammed with passengers, and women and children struggled to board, forced to sit on the floor. Frustrated commuters shared their predicament—roadways were jammed, compelling them to opt for trains. They couldn't afford road travel, yet the special trains offered no solace; the situation inside was dismal.
Unsatisfied Train Travelers
Passengers on the Mahakumbh special train expressed dissatisfaction with the government's arrangements. Regular train seats were unavailable, and they endured long hours of standing, facing myriad difficulties.
Source: aajtak
Stay Alert: Heavy Jam Leading to Prayagraj Mahakumbh
Congestion Halts at Rewa
The influx of travelers to the Mahakumbh continues unabated, intensifying vehicle pressure on routes from Rewa to Prayagraj. A staggering 15-km traffic jam ensnares pilgrims from afar. At chokepoints like Chakghat, Sohagi Ghati, and others, throngs are trapped.
Past Chakghat at the Rewa border, the passage is sealed. Vehicles are held at places like Shri Yut College, Gangew, and Bela with roads cleared slowly after coordination with Prayagraj authorities. The Prayagraj-bound and inbound lanes on the highway are heavily congested, inspected by the Collector and SP at Mangawan and Gangew.
Sangam Station Shuts till February 14
Prayagraj's Sangam Station (Daraganj) is closed until February 14, reflecting the crowd's intensity. A notice from the railway confirmed this, citing orders from the Prayag district administration, indicating the station will not function for passengers from February 9 at 1:30 PM to February 14 midnight.
