Diwali Special Trains: There is great news for passengers returning home on Diwali and Chhath. Northern Railway Lucknow Division has planned to run 52 special trains, which will provide relief to passengers from crowds and ticket waiting. Know the complete details….
Bihar Mumbai kolkata train: As the festive season arrives, the number of passengers suddenly increases manifold. On a big festival like Diwali and Chhath, most people return home. From Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Kolkata to Bihar, huge crowds in trains and buses have become common every year. The waiting list of the ticket gets long and those traveling have to face a lot of trouble. But this time there is great news for passengers. Northern Railway Lucknow division has planned to run 52 special trains in view of the crowd in festivals. Most of these trains will run on routes like Bihar, Kolkata and Mumbai, where the most crowds are. This decision has been taken to relieve passengers from congestion and to ensure safe travel.
Why 52 special trains were needed on the festival?
Every year, crores of people travel by trains and buses on Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath. The number of passengers returning to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh increases so much that normal trains do not handle the crowd. It becomes difficult to get tickets and many people get stuck in the waiting list. This is the reason that the Railways has already started preparations this time and the proposal of 52 new special trains has been sent to the Railway Board.
Which routes will these special trains run?
According to railway officials, special trains will be operated mainly on Bihar, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi routes. On Chhath festival, the maximum crowd gathered towards Bihar, so additional trains will be run there. Apart from this, the number of trains going towards Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi will also be increased.
Will passengers get relief from ticket waiting?
According to experts, passengers have started booking advance tickets before the festival. The waiting list in many trains has been completely filled. In such a situation, special trains can prove to be a big relief for passengers. However, the question is whether 52 trains will be able to handle such a huge crowd or those who travel will have to face difficulties this time too?
Will there be circular trains too?
Apart from long distance trains, the railway administration has also planned for short distance trips. Circular trains will return to Lucknow via Barabanki, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Varanasi from Lucknow. This will also provide relief to the passengers of small cities and towns.
What is the preparation of the government and the railways together?
The Yogi government has directed the State Road Transport Corporation to run additional buses during the festival season. At the same time, the Railways has planned to prepare a large number of bogies and handle the crowd. The objective is to give people a safe and convenient journey on the festivals. The desire to return home on festivals is the biggest priority of every Indian. In such a situation, this scheme of Railways can prove to be a big relief for the passengers.