With the festive season around the corner, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate nearly 6,000 special trains to accommodate over one crore passengers travelling for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. Speaking to the media, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details and revealed that extra arrangements have been made to handle the surge in demand during this period. In addition to the special trains, 108 regular trains have been fitted with additional general coaches, and 12,500 coaches have been sanctioned to manage the increased passenger load, he added.Â
