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September 2, 2026 6:51 PM

Railways Operated 180 Special Trains, Carried 2.46 Lakh Additional Passengers During Onam

As many as 180 special train services were operated in the Thiruvananthapuram Division during the Onam festive season this year, carrying an additional 2,45,823 passengers, railway officials said on Wednesday. Despite operating the highest-ever number of additional special services, the division recorded an overall punctuality of 94.67 per cent in August this year, compared to 91 per cent during the same month last year. Railway authorities said punctuality was closely monitored throughout the...

January 19, 2026 7:05 PM

Indian Railways operates 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya, ferries over 4.5 lakh passengers in just 2 weeks

Indian Railways successfully managed the surge in passenger traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period by operating 244 special trains across the country over the past two weeks, ferrying more than 4.5 lakh devotees without disrupting regular services. According to the Ministry of Railways, the special trains have been running since January 3, and were operated by three railway zones—31 trains by Northern Railway (NR), 158 by North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 by North Eastern Railway (NER). T...

December 7, 2025 11:22 AM

Indian Railways deploys 89 special trains as IndiGo flight disruptions cause travel rush

Indian Railways on Saturday announced 89 special train services, covering more than 100 trips over the next three days, to handle the sudden surge in passenger traffic caused by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations and the seasonal winter rush. The services, which started on December 6, span multiple railway zones and are aimed at easing travel pressure in major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Howrah and Hyderabad. Central Railway will run 14 special services connecting Pune, Bengaluru,...

October 24, 2025 9:13 PM

Indian Railways runs 6,181 special trains to manage post-Chhath rush

Indian Railways has notified 6,181 special trains to facilitate the return journey of passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities. The winter festival rush timetable follows the earlier-run 900 special train services scheduled over the next three days to meet increased demand. To ease passenger congestion, over 30 stations across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with weather-proof holding areas, additional coaches attached to existing services, and enhancements in passenger amenities...

October 22, 2025 9:46 PM

Indian Railways to operate 1,500 special trains in next five days for Chhath festive rush

The Indian Railways is deploying an additional 1,500 special trains over the next five days to meet the surge in travel ahead of the Chhath Puja festivities, the Ministry of Railways announced on Wednesday. According to the ministry’s release, in the past 21 days Indian Railways has already operated 4,493 special train trips — averaging 213 trips per day — aimed at helping travellers reach their homes in time for Diwali. The ministry said these figures reflect its intensified effort...

August 21, 2025 3:48 PM

Over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath; 20% discount on return tickets announced

Indian Railways has announced the operation of over 12,000 special trains to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the media at Rail Bhawan, said that these arrangements follow consultations with Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Union Minister Lalan Singh, and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, and local Members of Parliament. The Minister highlighted that passengers undertakin...