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Indian Railways is ready for the Chhath Puja rush with 12,000 special trains to ensure a smooth journey for passengers.
Indian Railways is getting ready for the Chhath Puja celebrations. This year, they are launching a huge number of special trains to help passengers travel comfortably during the busy festive season.
They have already announced 12,000 special trains across the country. Additionally, there are plans to add another 8,000 special trains soon to handle the expected increase in travelers.
These trains are mainly focused on routes to Bihar, where many people travel for Chhath Puja. The East Central Railway has already arranged over 1,800 special trains just for this festival, and more arrangements are being made to ensure smooth travel for everyone.
Railway officials are also setting up waiting halls at stations to manage the large crowds. Over 12 lakh railway employees are working around the clock to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
The Railways Minister recently visited the New Delhi Railway Station to check the arrangements. So far, about 1 crore passengers have already traveled on these special trains, showing how important these services are during this festive time.
Summary:
- Indian Railways is launching 12,000 special trains for Chhath Puja.
- 8,000 additional trains may be added soon for even more support.
- Focus is on routes to Bihar for the festival.
- Railway officials are setting up waiting areas for passengers.
- About 1 crore passengers have already used the special trains.
