New Delhi: With trains to eastern India witnessing heavy rush during the festive season, Northern Railway has planned over 6,200 trips of special trains to accommodate passengers travelling home for Diwali and Chhath.
Around 3,600 trips have already been announced, while the total number of trips planned for the season will exceed 6,200, according to the railway’s figures.
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, chief public relations officer of Northern Railway, said arrangements were being made to ensure passengers did not face difficulties while travelling home during the festivals. The additional services are aimed at easing the pressure on regular trains during the festive rush, when a large number of passengers travel to their hometowns to celebrate Diwali and Chhath with their families. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi
Northern Railway has increased the number of special train trips by around 30% compared with last year’s festive season, when 4,666 trips were operated. This year, 42 new trains have also been regularised, which will together make 2,600 trips during the festive period.