Indian Railways Runs 283 Special Trains to Ensure Smooth Travel During Festive Season
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 24th Oct. During the ongoing festive season, Indian Railways is operating 283 special trains with a total of 4480 trips to accommodate the increased number of passengers.
These special trains are connecting major destinations across the country, including Delhi, Patna, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Danapur, Bengaluru, Ambala, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Yesvantpur, Puri, Okha, Naharlagun, Sealdah, New Jalpaiguri, Kochuveli, Benaras, Mumbai, Howrah, and Raxaul.
This initiative aims to provide convenience to rail travelers and manage the extra rush during the Chhath Puja festival.
In 2022, Indian Railways had already announced 216 Puja Special trains with a total of 2614 trips.
Crowd controlling measures by forming a queue at the terminus stations under the supervision of RPF staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured.
Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to ensure 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.
Measures have been taken for frequent and timely announcement of arrival/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 at major stations on call. Ambulance with a paramedical team is also available.
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.
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