festive rush
Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains to Manage Chhath Festival Rush
Oct 24, 2025 02:35 am CST
Indian Railways has implemented comprehensive measures to handle the Chhath festival rush, including 1,205 special trains over four days. With enhanced passenger facilities at stations, coordinated monitoring systems, and dedicated holding areas, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms that over 12,000 special trains will operate between October and November 2025, with 2,220 specifically serving Bihar to ensure comfortable and safe travel experiences during this peak festival season.
Indian Railways Deploys 12,000 Special Trains to Handle Chhath Festival Rush and Festive Season Travel
Oct 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
Indian Railways is operating over 12,000 special trains nationwide to manage the festive season rush, with plans to add 8,000 more for Chhath festival. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw personally inspected arrangements at major stations as the network accommodates over one crore passengers through enhanced facilities and dedicated holding areas, demonstrating the commitment of 12 lakh railway employees working round-the-clock to ensure comfortable travel experiences.