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Railways to run 8,000 festive special trains
The Statesman Siliguri
|October 21, 2025
To further cater tothe expected surge in passenger traffic for Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways plans to operate around 8,000 more special trains in the coming days, according toa statement issued by the Railway Ministry on Monday.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the War Room at the Railway Board and took stock of passenger movement during the festive season on Monday.
Heappreciated the staff for working around the clock and extended his best wishes to them onthe occasion of Diwali.
To ensure smooth travel during Puja, Diwali,and Chhath, IR is operating 12,011 special trains this year, a significant increase from 7,724 trains operated during the same period last year.
This story is from the October 21, 2025 edition of The Statesman Siliguri.
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