Indian Railways said Tuesday it will operate 196 pairs or 392 trains between Oct. 20 and Nov. 30 during festival season across the country. These 196 pairs of trains will be operated in addition to those that are already operating.
The railroad ministry said in a statement that the decision was made as the national carrier expects an avalanche of passengers during the upcoming holiday season. These special trains will run to destinations such as Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi and Lucknow, among others, to meet demand during Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhatt puja, he said.
The Railroad Board said, in an order issued Tuesday, these festival special trains will operate at a speed of 55 km / h and the applicable rates will be those of the special trains. The railroads have put into service more than 300 postal and express trains, which now run regularly throughout the country. It has suspended all its regular services due to the coronavirus pandemic and is operating trains based on demand and need.
Here is the full list of trains, which will sail during the festival season:
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