Northern Railway’s Festive Season Special Trains
Ensuring Smooth Travel During Diwali and Chhath Puja
In New Delhi, Northern Railway has announced special arrangements for the festive season to ensure a comfortable journey for passengers. General Manager Ashok Kumar Verma shared details in a press conference about the special trains running during Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Special Train Services
Northern Railway has planned 3144 trips from October 1 to November 30, 2024. About 85% of these trains will head east towards states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. During a thirteen-day period, 65 extra trains will operate daily from Delhi, providing 1.20 lakh additional berths.
Connecting Major Destinations
Special trains will connect key destinations such as Patna, Danapur, Muzaffarpur, and more. From October 26 to November 7, 49 extra coaches will be added to important trains, offering a total of 1,70,434 extra berths, an increase from last year’s 1,48,750.
Additional Capacity for Unreserved Passengers
Approximately 54,000 additional unreserved passenger capacities will be available, compared to 41,000 last year. Unannounced special trains will also be run as needed.
Doubts Revealed
Northern Railway -: Northern Railway is one of the zones of Indian Railways. It covers a large part of North India and manages train services in that region.
Festive Season -: The festive season in India includes important festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja, which are celebrated with joy and often involve traveling to meet family and friends.
Diwali -: Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India. People light lamps, burst crackers, and enjoy sweets during this festival.
Chhath Puja -: Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God. It is mainly celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
General Manager Ashok Kumar Verma -: Ashok Kumar Verma is the General Manager of Northern Railway, responsible for overseeing the operations and management of train services in the Northern Railway zone.
Berths -: Berths are the sleeping spaces available in trains for passengers to rest during their journey. They are like small beds in the train compartments.
Unreserved Passengers -: Unreserved passengers are those who travel without a reserved seat or berth. They usually travel in general compartments where seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
