Bhubaneswar, Feb 21 (Reporter) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has scheduled 60 special trains from 25 cities across Odisha, with 50 Kumbh Special Trains already completing their journeys. This initiative has facilitated seamless connectivity and uninterrupted travel for devotees heading to the holy city of Prayagraj, ensuring that they arrive safely and comfortably for the grand spiritual event. Indian Railways has undertaken substantial efforts to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj. The special trains operated from key locations in Odisha, with services originating from cities including Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Khurda Road, Brahmapur, and more have been scheduled to provide direct connectivity to Prayagraj: East Coast Railway(ECoR) sources said altogether, the special train services will cover a wide geographic region across Odisha, ensuring that pilgrims from every part of the state are catered to. To ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers, medical observation rooms and first-aid booths are strategically placed at stations, ready to assist in case of any emergencies. A robust crowd management plan is in place to ensure a smooth flow of passengers during Mahakumbh 2025. Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been deployed at all major stations to manage crowd movement and ensure safe boarding and deboarding. CCTV cameras have been installed at key locations to monitor crowd movement, while multiple holding areas have been set up at stations. These holding areas are equipped with tents, food arrangements, and multilingual information displays to provide pilgrims with a comfortable waiting experience. The operation of 60 special trains covering 25 cities across Odisha is a historic step by Indian Railways to accommodate the massive influx of devotees during the Mahakumbh 2025, ECoR sources said...////...