After the incident of firing on a moving train in Odisha, there has been a stir among the railway administration and passengers. Security forces have started gathering information about this matter.
Chhath Puja 2024: Additional coaches have been added to the special trains, and hundreds of CCTV cameras have been installed at the stations to monitor the movement of people.
The explosion took place in a plastic bucket containing firecrackers around 10.30 pm on Saturday night when the train was headed to Howrah from Amritsar
The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will initially connect New Delhi and Srinagar, marking a milestone by connecting the national capital to Jammu and Kashmir.
A significant rise has been witnessed in parcel bookings during the festive season, particularly at the parcel offices of some railway stations in the Western Railway zone.
Vande Bharat Express: The new train will cover an approximate distance of 994 kilometres and offer passengers a swift and luxurious travel experience. It will complete the journey from New Delhi to Patna in just 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Diwali and Chhath Puja special trains: Indian Railways has announced that it will run special trains for people going to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. If you are also planning to visit your home for festivals, then see the complete list of special trains and their time.
Diwali Special Trains: The Indian Railways said the first unreserved special train (No.01019) will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 2:30 PM on October 28, 2024, and arrive at Gorakhpur station at 11:00 PM the following day.
The Indian Railways said it has planned four trips of the Vande Bharat Express between New Delhi and Patna, and 113 trips between Lucknow and Chhapra for the Chhath Puja and Diwali celebrations.
In addition to confirmed reserved tickets, Indian Railways also allows booking for waiting list tickets, providing passengers with a chance for a seat if any confirmed ticket holders cancel their journey.
Following the incident, railways officials rushed to the spot to take stock of things. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to clear the tracks and resume normal operations as soon as possible.
In anticipation of a huge rush in passenger traffic during the festive season, Indian Railways operates special trains each year. Similarly, this year, several special trains have been announced to accommodate the large crowds and ensure smooth travel for passengers during the holiday period.
The Vande Bharat Express is a high-performance, electric multiple-unit train operated by Indian Railways. It was designed by RDSO and manufactured by the government-owned Integral Coach Factory, located in Chennai. It is considered a semi-high-speed train, which is the second fastest train in India.
Cyclone Dana: The South Easter Railway has cancelled 220 trains running through the region which could get impacted after the cyclone makes landfall. The SER has also set up an emergency control room to facilitate the passengers.
Cyclone Dana: Apart from cancelling trains, the Eastern Railway said it will operate an emergency control room from October 24 to 25.
The death of the trackman after being hit by a train triggered a massive outrage near the track. Railways employees and locals reached the spot and staged a protest against the rail authorities.
The traffic officers conducting these special drives found most of the police personnel travelling without tickets in air-conditioned coaches and pantry cars, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Railway authorities have confirmed that prompt action has been taken to assess the situation and restore normalcy on the route.
The Railway Ministry made the announcement in a notification that said that the advance Railway reservation time reduced has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days.
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