Trains diverted to North India for Maha Kumbh Mela
Fifteen train rakes are being diverted from Tamil Nadu to North India for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, impacting local train services, especially during the busy Pongal season and Sabarimala pilgrimage. Unreserved coaches have been removed, and some train services suspended, forcing passengers onto crowded buses with inflated fares.
