On Monday, Magh Purnima bathing festival, Varanasi's Cantt station saw a surge in pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj. In response, North Railways added four Kumbh special trains to Prayagraj (via Bhadohi, Janghai Junction) and two additional special trains to Ayodhya. Significant crowds gathered at Cantt, Banaras, and Varanasi City stations,... leading to overcrowding on the old foot overbridge, managed by RPF, GRP, and RPSF personnel. Many Kumbh special trains, along with regular trains like Vibhuti, Kamayani, Pawan, Chauri Chaura, and Swatantrata Senani Express, were crowded, causing inconvenience to those with reservations. A five-day SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) was implemented from Monday (February 13th) for security, passenger facilities, and train operations. Many trains arrived significantly delayed, with some delayed by up to 12 hours.

Magh Purnima ke snan parv pe, Somvaar ko Varanasi ke Cantt station pe Prayagraj jaane waale tirthyatreeyon ki bheed bahut badh gayi thi. Iske liye Uttar Railway ne Prayagraj Junction (Bhadohi, Janghai Junction se hote hue) ke liye chaar extra Kumbh special trains chalaayi, aur Ayodhya jaane waalon ke liye do... extra special trains bhi. Cantt, Banaras aur Varanasi City stations pe subah se hi bahut bheed thi. Purane foot overbridge pe kai baar over crowd hua, lekin RPF, GRP aur RPSF ke jawanon ne situation handle kiya. Kayi Kumbh special trains aur Vibhuti, Kamayani, Pawan, Chauri Chaura, Swatantrata Senani Express jaisi regular trains bhi bhari thi, jisse reservation waale passengers ko problem hui. 13 February se paanch din ke liye ek SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) lagaaya gaya security, passenger facilities aur train operations ke liye. Kai trains 12 ghante tak late bhi thi.