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"To ensure that people reach their destination on Chhath and Diwali, Railway has made elaborate arrangements. In this regard, on 30th October we are running 164 special trains. These trains will be run from various locations across the country to cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh," he told ANI.
The Indian Railway is set to make an additional 7,000 trips across the country with these extra trains.
"To ensure that passengers do not face any inconvenience at the railway stations, teams of officers have been deployed round the clock. Besides this, Railway Police Force, commercial, and other SHGs have also been deployed for passenger convenience," he added.
For certain areas where the railways expect overcrowding, additional seating arrangements and resting places have been arranged for passengers.
"We have set up holding areas at important stations where there is the possibility of overcrowding. At these holding areas, arrangements for seating and resting of passengers have been made. The idea is to make sure that there is not much crowding at the stations and people can easily get to their destinations. Indian Railways is making all the possible efforts to ensure a smooth and happy journey to passengers," Kumar added.
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated in India and around the world, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
On Sunday morning, 9 people were injured in a stampede during the rush to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express at the Bandra Terminus in Mumbai. Following the incident, Western Railways warned passengers of a penalty, should they be found carrying luggage beyond the permissible limits. Items such as scooters, bicycles, and things exceeding the dimensions of 100 cm x 100 cm x 70 cm will not qualify for free luggage.