PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Oct 8: Indian Railways is set to operate 6556 special trains to facilitate smooth travel for passengers during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja between October and November.
According to railway officials, special trains are run every year during festivals and this year, the number of trains has been significantly increased to accommodate the surge in travellers.
This festive season, South Eastern Railway will run more than 39 festival special trains during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath festivals. More than 308 trips will run during this season.
In the previous year, South Eastern Railway ran 26 festival special trains with 132 trips during the festive season.
Notably, during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath festivals, millions of passengers travel across the country. To provide them with a smooth and comfortable journey, Indian Railways has prepared to run these special trains again this year.
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Over the next two months, these special trains will ensure passengers reach their destinations seamlessly.
Last year, Indian Railways ran an impressive total of 4429 festival special trains, ensuring a comfortable travel experience for millions of passengers.
Every year, a large number of people from all over the country travel to West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja.
These festivals are not only of religious significance for the people of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but also provide an important opportunity to reunite with their families.
Due to the heavy rush of passengers during the festive season, most trains see their tickets go on the waiting list two to three months in advance. To address this, Indian Railways is once again operating special trains during the festival season this year.
