During the festive season, railways in India are operating a total of 283 special trains to accommodate the increasing number of travelers. The aim is to ease the inconvenience faced by passengers, with a total of 4480 trips planned.
Connecting Major Cities with Special Routes
On occasions like Diwali and Chhath Puja, the number of travelers from various metropolitan cities to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal surges.
To cater to this demand, the railways have prepared special trains connecting major destinations.
Routes like Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Vaishno Devi (Katra), Danapur-Saharsa, Danapur-Bengaluru, Ambala-Saharsa, Muzaffarpur-Yeshvantpur, Puri-Patna, and Okha-Naharlagun, among others, have been established.
Enhanced Security Measures and Support Services
To ensure a smooth travel experience, additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been deployed in unreserved coaches to manage passenger queues efficiently.
These personnel will be responsible for security at major stations. Moreover, ‘May I Help You’ booths have been set up at prominent stations to assist travelers. Medical teams with ambulances are also present for emergencies.
Train Details by Zone
Here is a breakdown of the special trains operated by different railway zones:
- Central Railway: 14 trains, 100 trips
- East Central Railway: 42 trains, 512 trips
- East Coast Railway: 12 trains, 308 trips
- Eastern Railway: 8 trains, 42 trips
- Northern Railway: 34 trains, 228 trips
- North Eastern Railway: 4 trains, 26 trips
- North Eastern Frontier Railway: 22 trains, 241 trips
- North Western Railway: 24 trains, 1208 trips
- Southern Railway: 10 trains, 58 trips
- South Eastern Railway: 8 trains, 64 trips
- South Central Railway: 58 trains, 404 trips
- South Western Railway: 11 trains, 27 trips
- Western Railway: 36 trains, 1262 trips
Total: 283 trains, 4480 trips
