Indian Railways announces 6,556 special trains
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Indian Railways announces 6,556 special trains

Indian Railways has announced the operation of 6,556 special trains to meet the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. These special trains are part of a large-scale effort to accommodate the millions of travelers expected to journey across the country to celebrate with their families and loved ones.

The trains will run on high-traffic routes covering major cities and regions such as Kolkata, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, where demand is expected to peak during the holiday season. Indian Railways has strategically planned these services to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more seamless and comfortable travel experience for passengers during these important festivals.

Passengers can now access advance bookings for these special trains, enabling them to secure their travel arrangements early. The operation of these trains is scheduled to run through the festival months, providing increased connectivity and frequency on the busiest routes. By introducing such a vast network of festival specials, Indian Railways aims to manage the heavy rush at railway stations and improve the overall efficiency of its services.

In addition to boosting connectivity, the festival special trains are designed to maintain punctuality and reduce congestion on regular train services. Indian Railways’ initiative reflects its commitment to ensuring passengers can travel with ease during peak seasons, making festive journeys smoother and more efficient for millions across the country.

Indian Railways has announced the operation of 6,556 special trains to meet the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festivals of Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. These special trains are part of a large-scale effort to accommodate the millions of travelers expected to journey across the country to celebrate with their families and loved ones. The trains will run on high-traffic routes covering major cities and regions such as Kolkata, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, where demand is expected to peak during the holiday season. Indian Railways has strategically planned these services to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more seamless and comfortable travel experience for passengers during these important festivals. Passengers can now access advance bookings for these special trains, enabling them to secure their travel arrangements early. The operation of these trains is scheduled to run through the festival months, providing increased connectivity and frequency on the busiest routes. By introducing such a vast network of festival specials, Indian Railways aims to manage the heavy rush at railway stations and improve the overall efficiency of its services. In addition to boosting connectivity, the festival special trains are designed to maintain punctuality and reduce congestion on regular train services. Indian Railways’ initiative reflects its commitment to ensuring passengers can travel with ease during peak seasons, making festive journeys smoother and more efficient for millions across the country.

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