Indian Railways Announces 18,262 Summer Special Train Trips To Manage Passenger Surge
New Delhi: To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic and ensure smoother connectivity, the Ministry of Railways is set to operate 18,262 special train trips, said the Ministry on Friday.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the operation of summer special trains in New Delhi.
As per the press release, Indian Railway is lowering down the burden for smooth flow and improving travel convenience via large scale deployment of special trains across high-demand corridors and routes.
Hon’ble MR Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw reviews the operation of Summer Special Trains in New Delhi, as Indian Railways plans 18,262 special train trips during the peak summer travel period to ease passenger movement and strengthen connectivity across high-demand routes.
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Till date, 11,878 train trips have been notified and remaining trains have also been notified for passengers’ benefit. This large scale deployment reflects a calibrated approach supported by improved rake availability, optimized scheduling and continuous monitoring.
According to the Ministry of Railways, all efforts are carried out by the railways so that no passenger faces any problems during the travel at stations like New Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, etc. Moreover, Western Railway’s proactive measures at Udhna station through real-time crowd management, enhanced on-ground support and efficient train operations reflect how zonal level initiatives are effectively complementing the national effort to deliver a safe, convenient and hassle free travel experience for the passengers.
In the workline, Indian Railways remain committed to make sure seamless passenger mobility through proactive planning and responsive operations. These efforts state the effectiveness of targeted interventions in improving service delivery and ensuring smooth, safe and hassle free journeys.