Indian Railways Ensures Safe Travel for Chhath Puja
Indian Railways is operating special trains to help people travel safely to their hometowns for Chhath Puja. Dilip Kumar, the Executive Director of Information and Publicity for the Railway Board, announced that over 160 trains were run on Thursday, with plans for more than 170 trains today.
Special Arrangements Across Major Stations
Special arrangements have been made at key stations like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force are managing crowds, while Rail Sewaks assist travelers. Additional coaches and CCTV cameras have been added for safety and convenience.
Passenger Praise
Passengers like Shailendra and Bhushan have praised the railways for managing overcrowding and ensuring cleanliness. They appreciated the online and offline ticket booking options and the special services provided during the festival.
Chhath Festival Significance
Chhath is a significant festival in northern and eastern India. To accommodate the festive rush, Indian Railways has set up food stalls and RPF desks at stations to assist passengers.
Doubts Revealed
Indian Railways -: Indian Railways is the national railway system of India, which operates trains across the country to help people travel from one place to another.
Special Trains -: Special trains are extra trains that are run during busy times, like festivals, to help more people travel when regular trains are full.
Chhath Puja -: Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in the northern and eastern parts of India, where people worship the Sun God and take holy baths in rivers.
CCTV Cameras -: CCTV cameras are video cameras used to monitor and record activities in public places to ensure safety and security.
RPF Desks -: RPF stands for Railway Protection Force, which is a special police force responsible for protecting railway passengers and property. RPF desks are help centers set up at stations to assist travelers.
