Railways notify special trains to ensure smooth travel till Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is operating 4,480 runs of 283 special trains till Chhath Puja this year for the convenience of train passengers and to accommodate the extra rush of passengers.

“Special trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway lines such as 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 etc. In 2022, Indian Railways had registered 2614 trips of 216 Puja Special trains,” the Ministry of Railways said in a press release.

Crowd control measures will be ensured by forming queues at the terminal stations under the supervision of RPF personnel for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches.

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to ensure the safety 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 resolve any disruptions to the train service as a matter of priority. ,” the Ministry of Railways further said.

Measures have been taken for frequent and timely reporting of arrival and departure of trains with platform numbers.

“May I Help You” booths are kept operational at important stations where RPF personnel and TTEs are deputed for proper assistance and guidance of the passengers. Medical teams are available on call at major stations. An ambulance with a paramedic team is also available.

“Strict monitoring of any malpractices is being maintained by the staff of the Safety and Vigilance Department. Instructions for maintaining cleanliness in waiting halls, waiting areas, platforms in particular and at stations in general have been issued by the regional headquarters,” the Ministry of Railways said. added.