To cater to the surge in travel demand during Diwali and Chhath festivals, Eastern Railway is running 40 special trains across the country. This move aims to reduce crowding and ensure smooth travel for passengers traveling across India. 400,000 berths are created across 390 trips of these special trains running in...
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October and November 2024. The special trains will depart from major stations including Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, and Malda Town, connecting major destinations like Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur, Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi, Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. These special trains will be deployed to handle anticipated crowds and security measures are being implemented to ensure safety of passengers. Extra RPF personnel will be stationed strategically at platforms, foot-over bridges, and important railway stations to control crowds and prevent incidents like stampede. Close coordination with GRP and local law enforcement agencies will ensure smooth operations and security at key locations. RPF personnel will be deployed to safeguard the special trains, particularly for passengers traveling late at night, especially women and children. CCTV cameras at railway stations will be monitored constantly by trained personnel.

Eastern Railway is running 40 special trains across India to accommodate the increased travel demand during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. These trains will operate from October and November 2024, generating 400,000 berths through 390 trips. The special trains will depart from key stations like Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur,...
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and Malda Town, serving destinations including Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur, Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi, Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. To address potential security concerns, Eastern Railway's RPF has deployed additional personnel at key stations, including Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, Malda Town, and others. The RPF will also escort special trains, particularly those traveling late at night, and monitor CCTV footage at stations.

Eastern Railway will run 40 Puja Special trains from October 1st to November 30th, 2024, generating 400,000 berths. These trains will operate between key stations like Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, and Malda Town, connecting major destinations including Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur,...
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Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. The special trains aim to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.

The North Railway Lucknow division has announced the schedule for Festival Special trains to cater to the travel needs of passengers during the upcoming festive season. Two special trains have been announced: one from Kolkata (Sealdah) to Lucknow and another from Bhagalpur to Haridwar via Lucknow. The Sealdah-Lucknow special train...
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(03107) will operate on October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 31st. The return train (03108) from Lucknow to Sealdah will run on October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st. The Bhagalpur-Haridwar train (03423) will operate on October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and November 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. The return train (03424) from Haridwar to Bhagalpur via Lucknow will depart on the same days. Additionally, a special train (04195) will run from Agra to Forbisganj via Lucknow starting October 4th, operating every Friday until November 22nd. The return train (04196) from Forbisganj to Agra will operate every Saturday, starting October 5th until November 23rd. The train compositions include AC, sleeper, and general coaches.

The Indian Railways will operate four special trains during Durga Puja to ease travel for people returning home from other states. These trains will provide additional berths, alleviating the usual rush and shortage during festive seasons. The trains will stop at various stations along the route, including New Farakka, Barharwa Junction,...
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Sahibganj Junction, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultan Ganj, Jamalpur Junction, Dharhara, Abhaypur, Kajra, and Kiul, amongst others. These trains will offer both sleeper and AC classes, and tickets can be booked through PRS and internet platforms. The specific trains are 03413 Malda Town-New Delhi Special, 03483 Bhagalpur-New Delhi Special, 03425 Malda Town-Pune Special, 03430 Malda Town-Secunderabad Special, and 03423 Bhagalpur-Haridwar Special.