Members of the JRUCC and Jharkhand Passenger Association have requested the running of daily (or at least three to four times a week) special trains from Ranchi to Prayagraj during the Kumbh Mela. Currently, existing special trains from Ranchi (and other stations in Jharkhand) to destinations like Tundla are fully...
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booked, along with all regular trains. While South Eastern Railway records indicate six special Kumbh Mela trains running through Ranchi and Jharkhand, the members argue that these are insufficient and mostly full even at their originating stations. A railway official states that 34 trips of trains are running from Ranchi for the Kumbh Mela, but acknowledges the high demand. Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, confirms efforts to increase special train services, indicating more may be added in the future.