Indian Railways Announces 75 Special Trains In Three Days To Ease Chhath Festival Rush

New Delhi: Northern Railway has introduced an extensive special train arrangement to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the Chhath festival. With thousands of people travelling from Delhi to their hometowns in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, additional train services are being operated from major railway stations across the national capital to reduce overcrowding and provide smoother travel options.

According to information released by Northern Railway, more than 75 special trains have been scheduled to operate from the Delhi region between November 13 and 15. The arrangements cover major stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Shakurbasti, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi Junction and Rohtak.

How many special trains are operating from Delhi?

On November 13, a total of 26 special trains operated from the Delhi region. These included 11 trains from New Delhi, seven from Anand Vihar, five from Shakurbasti, one each from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Delhi Junction, and one from Rohtak. An additional unscheduled train was also introduced in response to passenger demand.

For November 14, Northern Railway has planned 27 special train services. The station-wise distribution includes nine trains from New Delhi, five from Anand Vihar, seven from Shakurbasti, three from Hazrat Nizamuddin, two from Delhi Junction and one from Rohtak.

The railway authorities have also kept provisions for operating additional unscheduled trains depending on passenger requirements.

Additional services scheduled for November 15

To maintain adequate connectivity during the festive rush, another 22 special trains are scheduled to operate on November 15.

The planned services include seven trains each from New Delhi and Anand Vihar, two from Shakurbasti, three from Hazrat Nizamuddin, two from Delhi Junction and one from Rohtak.

Northern Railway strengthens festive travel arrangements

Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyaya said comprehensive arrangements had been made to facilitate passengers travelling during Chhath, particularly those heading towards eastern parts of the country.

The additional services are aimed at managing the increased passenger rush and ensuring better connectivity for people travelling home to celebrate the festival with their families.