Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Railways: 1.6 Crore Passengers Travelled on Special Trains
To handle the large number of people traveling for the Chhath Puja festival, the Indian Railways organized more than 12,000 special trains.
So far, about 1.6 crore passengers have used these special trains.
The Railway team has been working hard to make sure everything goes smoothly, with things like special waiting areas and better ways to help passengers at stations.
They've also set up comfortable waiting areas at around thirty stations in certain areas.
Over 12,000 special trains were planned to manage the festive rush.
Around 1.6 crore passengers have travelled on special trains.
Similar numbers are expected on return journeys after Chhath.
Indian Railways made special arrangements at about thirty stations.
Holding areas and ATVMs are being used to improve operations.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Indian Railways
- What
- Special train services for festive travel
- When
- Ongoing, reported on Monday
- Where
- Various stations, especially North Bihar and Purvanchal
- Why
- To manage the festive travel rush during Chhath Puja
Passenger Congestion Concerns
Railways Efficiency
Capacity
Passenger Congestion Concerns
Some stations and trains may still experience congestion despite special services.
Railways Efficiency
Railway improvements such as holding areas and ATVMs ensure passenger convenience.
- Event
- Chhath Puja
- Passengers Travelled
- 1.6 Crore
- Special Trains Planned
- 12,000+
- Arrangements Made
- Holding areas, CCTV, ATVMs
- Stations with Holding Areas
- 30 in North Bihar and Purvanchal
