festival transportation
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 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.
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.