Indian Railways Breaks Records with 9111 Additional Trains for Summer Season 2024
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 19th April. In a monumental effort to accommodate the anticipated surge in summer travel, Indian Railways has embarked on an unprecedented endeavor, operating a staggering 9111 additional train trips during the summer season. This remarkable feat, aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and convenience, marks a substantial increase from the 6369 trips offered during the previous summer, showcasing Indian Railways’ unwavering commitment to meeting the evolving needs of travelers.
The meticulously planned deployment of these additional trains strategically connects key destinations across the country, facilitating seamless travel on major railway routes. With all zonal railways across India mobilizing to execute this mammoth operation, passengers from states including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi can expect enhanced connectivity and accessibility.
Highlights of Additional Train Trips by Zonal Railways:
- Central Railway: 488 trips
- Eastern Railway: 254 trips
- East Central Railway: 1003 trips
- East Coast Railway: 102 trips
- North Central Railway: 142 trips
- North Eastern Railway: 244 trips
- Northeast Frontier Railway: 88 trips
- Northern Railway: 778 trips
- North Western Railway: 1623 trips
- South Central Railway: 1012 trips
- South Eastern Railway: 276 trips
- South East Central Railway: 12 trips
- South Western Railway: 810 trips
- Southern Railway: 239 trips
- West Central Railway: 162 trips
- Western Railway: 1878 trips
This monumental effort in planning and executing additional train services is a continuous process, driven by insights gathered from various communication channels round the clock. Inputs from media reports, social media platforms, the Railway Integrated helpline number 139, and waitlist passenger data in the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) are meticulously analyzed to gauge demand on specific routes, informing the augmentation of train services accordingly.
As part of its comprehensive approach to passenger comfort and safety, Indian Railways has instructed zonal railways to ensure the availability of drinking water at railway stations throughout the summer season. Elaborate crowd control measures have been implemented at major railway stations, with senior officers overseeing operations to regulate crowd movement systematically.
Furthermore, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been deployed at originating stations to enforce queue systems for entry into General Class coaches, while skilled RPF staff monitor crowded areas via CCTV control rooms, providing real-time assistance to passengers.
With the Government Railway Police (GRP) and RPF staff stationed at foot-over bridges to facilitate smooth crowd regulation and prevent stampede-like situations during peak rush hours, Indian Railways reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe, convenient, and comfortable travel experience for all passengers.
Passengers can avail themselves of the additional train services by booking tickets through railway ticket counters or the IRCTC website/app, ensuring hassle-free travel during the bustling summer season.
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