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Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects revamped New Delhi railway station ahead of Diwali, Chhath travel rush

Topnewsplus3 days ago04 mins

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday, October 11, reviewed the preparations at New Delhi Railway Station as authorities brace for the annual Diwali and Chhath travel rush. The minister inspected newly built holding areas, improved ticketing counters and other passenger facilities aimed at easing congestion during the festive period. Vaishnaw said the upgrades…

Railways lines up 12,000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath to ease festive rush; bookings begin on this date

Topnewsplus3 weeks ago05 mins

Indian Railways will operate a record 12,000 special trains between October 1 and November 15 to manage the heavy passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday, September 23. The move, he said will make festive travel smoother after significant expansion of track capacity and better utilisation of resources. Capacity…