NEW DELHI: Railways is working at the very least 7,000 extra particular trains to cater to the Deepawali and Chhath rush. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned on Thursday that the nationwide transporter will carry almost one crore passengers in the course of the festive interval from October 1 to November 30.
“That is round 60% greater than 4,429 trains operated final yr. These particular trains are being run along with the election particular trains for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,” Vaishnaw mentioned.Giving particulars, he mentioned, for Diwali, 136 further trains have been scheduled every day, with particular preparations at numerous stations, together with further ticket counters, catering models, consuming water services, and enhanced safety.
Equally, for Chhath, 145 further trains will function on Nov 2, 3 and 4, guaranteeing clean journey throughout key ritual days.
