Indian Railways runs 18,000 special trains for festive rush, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways runs 18,000 special trains for festive rush, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways has ramped up preparations for the festive season, with around 18,000 special trains being operated this year to manage the rush during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared details of the arrangements in Jaipur, highlighting upgraded passenger facilities at highly congested stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar and Udhna. Holding areas at New Delhi and Udhna can accommodate around 20,…

Special trains being run on peak rush days during festive season: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that an analysis was made to identify the peak rush days of the ongoing festive season and special trains have been deployed accordingly, with the majority of passengers expected to travel on 'Dhanteras' and three days before the 'Chhath Puja' festival. According to the Union Minister, on peak days, people working in factories and offices usually lea…

Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 18,000 special trains and redevelopment of 1,300 stations

Ashwini Vaishnaw says 18,000 special trains are running this festive season, up from 12,000 last year, while 1,300 stations are being redeveloped.