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Rlys steps up special trains for Diwali, Chhath

By Economic Times · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Northern Railway is doubling its train services for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with around 3,600 special train trips scheduled, including popular routes connecting the national capital to northern cities and eastern India. The increase in services is aimed at managing the higher footfall during the festive season, with additional train services, station arrangements, and enhanced security to help passengers navigate during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Key points

Northern Railway is doubling its train services for Diwali and Chhath Puja.: Northern Railway is doubling its train services for Diwali and Chhath Puja.
The increase in services is aimed at managing the higher footfall during the festive seas…: The increase in services is aimed at managing the higher footfall during the festive season.
Additional train services, station arrangements, and enhanced security are part of the me…: Additional train services, station arrangements, and enhanced security are part of the measures.

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Northern Railway special trains: Over 6,200 trips planned

Northern Railway has announced around 3,600 special train trips so far, with the total planned for the festive season set to exceed 6,200, according to the TOI report. The railway zone has also regularised 42 new trains this year. Together, these services will account for around 2,600 trips during the festive period, adding to the arrangements made to accommodate the seasonal rush.Read more - Big relief for IT employees: 17 stations of Pune Metro Line 3 to open on November 3; PM Modi to inaugurate Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor

The chief public relations officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, said arrangements were being made to help passengers travel home for the festivals without facing unnecessary difficulties.

The increase in services comes as confirmed seats on popular routes are often difficult to obtain, with special train tickets also filling up quickly after announcements.

Diwali and Chhath special trains: Which routes will benefit?

Northern Railway operates additional services on routes connecting the national capital and other northern cities with major destinations in eastern India. These routes see heavy passenger demand around Diwali and Chhath Puja, when many people travel to their hometowns to celebrate with family.According to the TOI report, the special train services include routes such as:

- Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat

- Shakurbasti–Darbhanga

- Mata Vaishno Devi–Varanasi

- Chandigarh–Patna

- New Delhi–Howrah

- Amritsar–Barauni

Northern Railway strengthens station security and passenger facilities

Alongside the increase in train services, Northern Railway has stepped up arrangements at stations to manage the higher footfall during the festive season.Extra ticket counters have been opened, and additional staff have been deployed to help passengers. Security arrangements have also been strengthened to manage crowds and improve passenger movement at busy stations.

The measures are aimed at reducing congestion and helping passengers navigate stations during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Why are special trains important during the festive season?

Diwali and Chhath Puja trigger a sharp increase in rail travel, particularly among passengers heading from major cities to towns and villages in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and neighbouring states.Regular trains often see heavy demand well before the festivals, leaving many passengers looking for alternative services. Special trains add capacity on selected routes, while the regularisation of new trains can provide additional options beyond the immediate festive rush.

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Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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