Railway’s special trains for Kumbh mela questioned for long, unscientific detour; passengers demand better route

The Railway Board is operating special trains between Mysuru and Danapur for the Kumbh Mela, causing controversy due to an unscientific route detour. Passengers and local committees criticize the 3-hour bypass via Hubballi, suggesting a shorter route. Details regarding train timings can be found on the Indian Railways website, although information remains inconsistent on the NTES app.