Indian Railways Operates 43,284 Special Trains in 2025 to Ensure Smooth Travel During Festivals and Peak Seasons
Indian Railways has undertaken extensive measures to ensure smooth, safe, and convenient travel for passengers by operating a large number of special train trips during major religious events and peak travel seasons. Scale of Operations - Total Special Trips in 2025: 43,284 - Maha Kumbh (Jan–Feb 2025): 17,340 trips - Holi (Mar 2025): 1,144 trips (almost double compared to 604 in 2024) - Summer Season (Apr–Jun 2025): 12,417 trips - Chhath Puja (Oct–Nov 2025): 12,383 trips Comparison with 2024 - Aastha Specials (Jan–Mar 2024): 326 circular trips - Holi 2024: 604 trips - Summer 2024: 12,919 trips - Chhath Puja 2024: 7,990 trips ➡️ The 2025 expansion shows a major increase in festival-specific services, especially for Maha Kumbh and Chhath Puja, reflecting stronger crowd management planning. Key Objectives - Ensure smooth, safe, and convenient travel during peak demand. - Provide seamless connectivity for pilgrims and vacationers. - Strengthen passenger comfort and crowd management strategies. Impact - Supports religious tourism (Maha Kumbh, Chhath Puja, Holi). - Enhances domestic travel infrastructure during vacation months. - Demonstrates Indian Railways’ commitment to scaling operations in response to passenger demand.
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