Indian Railways announces 283 special trains ahead of Chhath Puja
Ahead of the much-awaited Chhath Puja, Indian Railways have introduced the launch of 283 special trains to make sure clean journey for passengers and clear the additional rush.
“Special Trains have been deliberate to attach main locations throughout the nation on railway routes like Delhi- Patna, Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Danapur-Saharsa, Danapur- Bengaluru, Ambala-Saharsa, Muzaffarpur-Yesvantpur, Puri-Patna, Okha-Naharlagun, Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri, Kochuveli-Bengaluru, Benaras- Mumbai, Howrah-Raxaul and so on.
Last 12 months, Indian Railways had notified 2614 journeys of 216 Puja Special trains,” the Ministry of Railways mentioned in a press launch. The launch additional mentioned that the group management measures are being ensured by forming queues on the terminus stations beneath the supervision of RPF employees for orderly entry of passengers.
“Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to ensure the security of passengers. Officers are deployed on emergency duty at major stations to ensure the smooth running of trains. Staff are deployed in various sections to attend to any disruption of train service on priority,” the Ministry of Railways additional mentioned.
Measures have been taken for frequent and well timed bulletins of the arrival and departure of trains with platform numbers. May I Help You” cubicles are stored operational at vital stations the place RPF Personnel and TTEs are deputed for correct help and steering of the passengers. Medical Teams can be found at main stations on name. Ambulance with paramedical workforce can be out there.
“A watch on any malpractice is being strictly monitored by the Security and Vigilance Department staff. Instructions for maintaining cleanliness at waiting halls, retiring rooms, platforms in particular, and at stations in general have been given by Zonal Headquarters,” the Ministry of Railways added.
Earlier, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the Number of trains launched by the Railways to accommodate the sleek journey of passengers ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja.
(With inputs from ANI)
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