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The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2025 will commence on January 13, 2025. The Indian Railways are making preparations, including running special trains for passenger convenience during the major bathing festivals. To ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, the railways have decided to temporarily suspend parcel booking services during the bathing festivals....
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This decision is similar to the suspension of parcel booking on major holidays like Independence Day and Republic Day in Delhi. The North Central Railway is planning to freeze the movement plan by October 2023, after which a final decision on parcel booking will be made. However, a consensus has been reached to suspend parcel bookings during the bathing festivals.