Indian Railways is running 519 special trains across India from October 1st to November 30th to accommodate the increased travel demand during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. These festivals see a large number of people travelling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for religious reasons and family visits. The special trains...
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aim to ensure confirmed seats for passengers. This year, 1,571 more special trains are being operated compared to the 4,429 special trains run last year. These trains are expected to complete around 6,000 trips in 60 days, facilitating travel for millions of passengers.