To cater to the surge in travel demand during Diwali and Chhath festivals, Eastern Railway is running 40 special trains across the country. This move aims to reduce crowding and ensure smooth travel for passengers traveling across India. 400,000 berths are created across 390 trips of these special trains running in...
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October and November 2024. The special trains will depart from major stations including Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, and Malda Town, connecting major destinations like Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur, Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi, Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. These special trains will be deployed to handle anticipated crowds and security measures are being implemented to ensure safety of passengers. Extra RPF personnel will be stationed strategically at platforms, foot-over bridges, and important railway stations to control crowds and prevent incidents like stampede. Close coordination with GRP and local law enforcement agencies will ensure smooth operations and security at key locations. RPF personnel will be deployed to safeguard the special trains, particularly for passengers traveling late at night, especially women and children. CCTV cameras at railway stations will be monitored constantly by trained personnel.

Eastern Railway is running 40 special trains across India to accommodate the increased travel demand during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. These trains will operate from October and November 2024, generating 400,000 berths through 390 trips. The special trains will depart from key stations like Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur,...
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and Malda Town, serving destinations including Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur, Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi, Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. To address potential security concerns, Eastern Railway's RPF has deployed additional personnel at key stations, including Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, Malda Town, and others. The RPF will also escort special trains, particularly those traveling late at night, and monitor CCTV footage at stations.

Eastern Railway will run 40 Puja Special trains from October 1st to November 30th, 2024, generating 400,000 berths. These trains will operate between key stations like Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata Terminal, Asansol, Bhagalpur, and Malda Town, connecting major destinations including Khatipura, Udhna, Vadodara, Digha, Puri, Jaynagar, Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow, Haridwar, Gorakhpur,...
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Secunderabad, Pune, New Delhi Raxaul, and Anand Vihar. The special trains aim to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.

Indian Railways has announced a summer special train running between Sialdah and Jaynagar, passing through Kiul, Jhajha, Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani. The train, numbered 03187, will operate from May 11th to June 29th, departing Sialdah every Saturday at 11:55 PM and arriving in Jaynagar at 2:25 PM the next day....
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The return train, numbered 03188, will operate from May 12th to June 30th, departing Jaynagar every Sunday at 3:25 PM and arriving in Sialdah at 5:15 AM the next day. The train will have 1 AC 2-tier, 5 AC 3-tier, 10 sleeper, and 2 general coaches. This initiative aims to address the increased travel demand during summer holidays, offering passengers a convenient travel option.

Eastern Railway has announced the operation of a special summer train between Sealdah and Jaynagar to manage the increased passenger traffic. Train number 03187, the Sealdah-Jaynagar Summer Special, will depart from Sealdah at 23:55 every Saturday from May 11th to June 29th, reaching Jaynagar at 14:25 the next day. The return...
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train, 03188, the Jaynagar-Sealdah Summer Special, will depart from Jaynagar at 15:25 every Sunday from May 12th to June 30th, arriving at Sealdah at 5:15 the next day. The trains will stop at Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, and Jasidih stations within the Asansol Division of the Eastern Railway Zone. These trains will have unreserved, second class, sleeper, and AC compartments.