Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: To ensure smooth travel during the Chhath Puja season, Indian Railways is operating more than 12,000 special trains across the country. Over 900 special trains are running in the next three days to handle the festive rush, while 6,181 special train trips are planned between October 28 and November for return journeys.

Major stations including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Patna, and Varanasi have been equipped with holding areas, extra ticket counters, CCTV monitoring, and medical booths. Additional coaches are being attached to meet rising demand.

To enhance the festive spirit, Chhath songs are being played at key stations like Patna, Danapur, and Anand Vihar, while the RPF and dedicated war rooms are ensuring safety and real-time coordination.

Passengers have praised the cleanliness, punctuality, and modern amenities at stations including Badshahnagar, Siddharth Nagar, and Howrah, with many expressing gratitude to the Railways for a comfortable journey.

Indian Railways is also countering online misinformation through its official “Railway Fact Check” handle, reaffirming its commitment to safe, reliable, and joyful festive travel across India.