Economy
Indian Railways Operates 3.4 Lakh Regular Train Trips This Festive Season
The Indian Express59m
THE BRIEF
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Indian Railways is running 3.4 lakh regular trips between October 1 and November 30, 2026, alongside 8,454 notified special train trips.
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The special services are intended to accommodate high passenger demand during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath across states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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Railways augmented existing trains with 412 additional coaches to increase capacity and may introduce further services based on real-time operational requirements.