festive season travel
Indian Railways Deploys 145 Special Puja Trains and Enhanced Services for Chhath Festival Season
Oct 21, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Indian Railways has launched comprehensive measures for festival season travelers, with North Eastern Railway operating 145 special puja trains and North Western Railway running 44 train pairs to accommodate Diwali and Chhath Puja crowds. Enhanced facilities include passenger holding areas, additional coaches, and increased security personnel to ensure safe and comfortable journeys during the peak festive period.
DGCA Directs Airlines to Increase Flights and Control Fares Ahead of Diwali Season
Oct 05, 2025 08:25 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has instructed domestic airlines to expand flight capacity and maintain reasonable pricing during the busy Diwali travel season. In response, major carriers including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have announced hundreds of additional flights for October and November. The regulator will continue monitoring fares to protect passenger interests during this high-demand period.