He said nearly 1.6 crore passengers have travelled through these special trains so far, and a similar number is expected during the return journeys after the Chhath festival.
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday informed that more than 12,000 special trains have been planned in addition to the regular services already in operation to clear the ongoing festive rush.
He said nearly 1.6 crore passengers have travelled through these special trains so far, and a similar number is expected during the return journeys after the Chhath festival.
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Vaishnaw also extended his warm wishes to everyone on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
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The Union Minister said the Railway team has worked systematically, especially in managing the sudden surge of passengers during the festive season.
He highlighted the use of holding areas, CCTV surveillance, handheld Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), and improved passenger movement patterns to ensure smooth operations.
Vaishnaw said Indian Railways has made special arrangements at around thirty stations located in North Bihar and Purvanchal regions, where dedicated holding areas have been set up to ensure passenger convenience.
These facilities allow passengers to sit comfortably and enter the station in an organised manner.
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