In Central Railways, 29 special trains have been notified that may make 122 journeys. This would be the highest variety of journeys in any zone. Western (36) and Northern (35) are working the very best variety of trains. (Representational picture: PTI)
The Ministry of Railways introduced that special trains have been deliberate to join main locations throughout the nation on routes like Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Bhagalpur, Delhi-Muzaffarpur, Delhi-Saharsa, Gorakhpur-Mumbai, Kolkata-Puri, Guwahati-Ranchi, New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, and Pune-Danapur
The Indian Railways is all set for the additional service demand through the Holi. As of date, the Railways has notified 196 special companies to guarantee easy and comfy journey to the passengers.
In a press release, the Ministry of Railways introduced that special trains have been deliberate to join main locations throughout the nation on routes like Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Bhagalpur, Delhi-Muzaffarpur, Delhi-Saharsa, Gorakhpur-Mumbai, Kolkata-Puri, Guwahati-Ranchi, New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, and Pune-Danapur.
“In this ongoing festive season of Holi, for the comfort of rail travellers and to clear additional rush of passengers, Indian Railways is working 491 journeys of 196 special trains,” the Ministry said.
In Central Railways, 29 special trains have been notified that will make 122 trips. This will be the highest number of trips in any zone. Western (36) and Northern (35) are running the highest number of trains.
The Ministry also informed that the Railway Protection Force is ensuring queue entry to the stations for crowd management and for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches.
Also, 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 smooth running of trains. Staff are deployed in various sections to attend any disruption of train service on priority,” it added.
Measures have been taken for the frequent and well timed announcement of arrival/departure of trains with platform numbers, the Ministry mentioned.
Holi is among the main festivals of India and scores of individuals journey across the nation to be with their households or kin at the moment. This means an additional rush for the Railways that has an enormous community throughout the nation.
Every 12 months for the comfort of passengers and to clear additional rush, Railways runs Holi Special trains to numerous locations.
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