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  • Indian Railways Launches 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja Festival Travel

    Indian Railways Launches 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja Festival Travel

    Oct 19, 2025 02:34 pm CST

    Central Railway is operating 1,702 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja to meet increased travel demand, with services from major stations including Mumbai CSMT and Nagpur. Enhanced passenger facilities include holding areas with amenities at major stations, additional ticket counters, and mobile booking options. Railways has also warned against sharing misleading content on social media during the festive rush.

  • Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October

    Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October

    Sep 16, 2025 01:08 am CST

    Sep 15 From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train.