Railway Board chief Satish Kumar announced that an estimated one crore devotees are expected to travel by train for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. To manage the surge, 100 special trains will be operated. Ujjain and nearby stations—Indore, Mhow, and Laxmibai Nagar—are undergoing major upgrades, including 22 new railway lines. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is hosted on the banks of the Kshipra River.
One Crore Devotees to Travel by Train for 2028 Kumbh

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