UPDATE ON AUG 26, 11:54 AM IST
In fact, in the last year itself, 12 clusters were formed by the Railways along with fixing the timeline for the trains run with the help of the private sector. Prayagraj cluster was also included in this.
Even though the corporate train operation is being opposed by the recognized unions of the railways, but efforts have been intensified in the operation of private trains by the railways. After the operation of Tejas and Kashi Mahakal Express in North Central Railway zone, Railways has started preparations to run three more private trains. All these three trains can be operated by IRCTC. Tender has been floated for this.In fact, in the last year itself, 12 clusters were formed by the Railways along with fixing the timeline for the trains run with the help of the private sector. Prayagraj cluster was also included in this. 13 private trains were to be operated from here. At present, the Railways has issued tender for private trains for Varanasi-New Delhi. This route will be via Prayagraj.Two trains are to be operated for Delhi and one for Pune. IRCTC has also participated in this tender. It is being told that after Tejas and Kashi Mahakal, IRCTC can get permission to operate.
Let us inform that before IRCTC Corona, the operation of Kashi Mahakal Express between Varanasi to Indore was started, but due to the epidemic, this train is still running closed. It is discussed that Kashi Mahakal can be conducted during this time's Shardiya Navratri. IRCTC Regional Manager Ajit Kumar Sinha says that private trains are yet to be run for the Varanasi-Prayagraj-New Delhi route.