Indian Railways is maintaining enhanced operational readiness by running special trains to ensure safe and comfortable travel for passengers during the Holi festive rush. Over 5.5 million passengers have traveled from North Western Railway stations, with around 1.1 million passengers on March 1 and 2 alone, during which 21 new special trains were operated.
The operational period of 30 special trains with 216 trips was extended, and 141 additional coaches were added to 53 regular trains to meet the increased demand in March. A total of 295 trips of new special trains were scheduled for various destinations, including Gorakhpur, Amritsar, Mysuru, and Kolkata.
Before Holi, 54 trips of special trains were operated to major destinations like Gorakhpur, Howrah, and Tirupati. Civil Defence volunteers are assisting with crowd control at busy stations, while structured crowd management measures are in place at major stations to regulate passenger movement.
Punctual operation of special trains is ensured through continuous monitoring and supervision by senior officers. Special trains across zones facilitate homebound travel, with systematic queue management and crowd regulation measures in place at major stations. Railway personnel provide assistance and guidance to passengers throughout the journey.
