Ministry of Railways//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//Posted On: 28 OCT 2025 at 9:01 PM by PIB Delhi
Updated on 30th October 2025 at 19:35
All for Passengers During the Festive Rush Through Comprehensive Arrangements
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New Delhi: 28th October 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Rail Screen)::
For decades, rail travel during the festive season has been associated with festivals in the Indian psyche. Whether it's summer vacation or the long winter holidays, the excitement of traveling during festivals is always heightened. The sentiments of pilgrimage and reconnecting with relatives also add to this desire. Numerous stories are rife about this. Through improved passenger arrangements during the festive season, Indian Railways is ensuring safe and timely travel on every route. Diwali is over, Dussehra is over, and the excitement of Navratri and Karva Chauth continues.
Now, after Chhath Puja, 1.2 million railway employees are on duty around the clock to ensure a comfortable return journey for passengers. Indian Railways is running more than 12,000 special trains to ensure smooth travel during the festivals.
Passengers have appreciated the smooth travel during the festivals. Many hopes are now raised for the future. People are also happy, thanks to the availability of confirmed tickets and the excellent arrangements made by Indian Railways. Cleanliness, hygienic and cheap food have also been ensured in the Railways.
*12 Lakh Railway Employees Working Round the Clock to Ensure Comfortable Return Travel for Passengers After Chhath Puja
*Indian Railways Running Over 12,000 Special Trains To Ensure Smooth Festive Travel
*Passengers Appreciate Smooth Festive Travel Experience, Including Availability of Confirmed Tickets and Good Arrangements by Indian Railways
Despite the heavy passenger rush, Indian Railways has risen to the occasion by ensuring that everyone reaches home safely and timely to celebrate the festivals with their loved ones. Passengers are expressing happiness and satisfaction with the railway’s well-managed festive arrangements. Over 12 lakh railway employees are working round the clock to ensure safe, comfortable, and timely return travel for passengers after Chhath Puja.
Indian Railways is operating over 12,000 special trains between 1st October and 30th November to cater to the increased passenger demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja. These special services have been planned to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable travel for people across the country. So far, more than 1.6 crore passengers have travelled on these trains, and a similar number is expected to undertake return journeys after the Chhath festival, as Indian Railways continues to provide additional facilities to manage the festive rush efficiently.
To manage the heavy rush, holding areas with passenger amenities have been set up at major stations. A new permanent holding area at New Delhi Station can accommodate over 7,000 passengers and is equipped with 150 toilets each for men and women, ticket counters, automatic ticket vending machines, and free RO water facilities. Indian Railways has also set up dedicated holding areas at 30 stations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to ensure passenger comfort and organised entry during the festive rush. Use of CCTV surveillance, handheld Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), and improved passenger movement patterns are being used to ensure smooth operations.
To ensure smooth passenger movement and better coordination, Indian Railways has set up war rooms at the Division, Zone, and Railway Board levels. The Railway Board receives live feeds from all locations, while mini control rooms have been established at major stations. This real-time monitoring system helps coordinate operations across the country, track station conditions, and assess the need for additional trains and other requirements.
Passengers Express Happiness Over Festive Travel Arrangements by Indian Railways
Passengers travelling during the festive season are sharing their experiences and expressing happiness with the confirmed tickets, arrangements, and overall travel experience provided by Indian Railways. To handle the massive festive rush, Railway staff across the country are actively guiding passengers, maintaining order at stations, and ensuring smooth onboarding and deboarding. Continuous monitoring, efficient crowd management, and timely coordination are helping ensure that every passenger reaches their destination safely, comfortably, and on time.
A passenger travelling from New Delhi to Chhapra expressed happiness at getting confirmed tickets to celebrate Chhath with his sister and thanked Indian Railways for the arrangement. At Bhagalpur, a traveller appreciated the festive atmosphere created by Chhath songs, while in Pune, another passenger praised the well-organised holding area with water, fans, and proper seating arrangements.
त्योहारों के समय भारतीय रेल द्वारा चलाई जा रही स्पेशल ट्रेन सेवाओं व स्टेशनों पर यात्रियों के लिए किए गए बंदोबस्त से यात्रियों दिखे खुश।#FestivalSpecialArrangements#YatriSewa pic.twitter.com/JmkCN5PCKp
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 27, 2025
Passengers at Bhagalpur appreciated the improved festive arrangements made by Indian Railways during Chhath Puja. A passenger shared that the arrangements were excellent, adding that with Chhath songs playing at the station, a festive atmosphere had been created.
Passengers at Bhagalpur appreciated the improved Festive Special arrangements by the Ministry of Railways during Chhath Puja.#YatriSeva #FestivalSpecialArrangements@RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @RavneetBittu @DrLMurugan @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/5ReOFuq1li
— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) October 26, 2025
Highlighting Indian Railways’ dedication to passenger care, staff at Howrah Railway Station provided assistance to a Divyang passenger, who expressed heartfelt gratitude for their support.
हावड़ा रेलवे स्टेशन पर रेल कर्मचारियों के द्वारा दिव्यांग यात्री की सहायता कर सेवा और समर्पण का परिचय दिया गया।यात्री द्वारा भारतीय रेल का आभार व्यक्त किया गया।#YatriSewa #FestivalSpecialArrangements pic.twitter.com/oYYmBcG6vS
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 24, 2025
A passenger thanked Indian Railways for confirmed tickets and cleanliness, while another appreciated the security and safety on board. A traveller from Jabalpur praised the staff for their punctuality and helpfulness.
भारतीय रेल की स्पेशल ट्रेन सेवाओं ने त्योहारों में यात्रियों को बेहतर सुविधाओं के साथ सुखद सफर का अनुभव कराया। यात्रियों द्वारा भारतीय रेल की व्यवस्थाओं की प्रशंसा की गई ।#FestivalSpecialArrangements#YatriSewa pic.twitter.com/Xq0Q8JxRzv
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 25, 2025
A passenger travelling from New Delhi to Bihar to celebrate Chhath said the arrangements were excellent, cleanliness was commendable, and the confirmed seat was comfortable.
स्पेशल ट्रेन सेवाओं के साथ हर सफर खास ,यात्रियों ने बताया, त्योहारों में रेल यात्रा बनी और भी सुगम व आरामदायक।#YatriSewa #FestivalSpecialArrangements pic.twitter.com/FvV1pKUUpV— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 25, 2025
A passenger travelling from Bandra Terminus to Barauni said that everything was well-organised, from getting a confirmed seat to entering the station gates, and also appreciated the RPF’s efforts.
भारतीय रेल की स्पेशल ट्रेन में सफर कर रहे यात्रियों ने दी सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया, कहा, सुविधाएँ और स्वच्छता दोनों बेहतरीन। pic.twitter.com/aFWqXgjDw6
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 22, 2025
A passenger praised the efficient railway system, smooth online ticketing, orderly queues, and the RPF’s vigilance in ensuring safety and proper seat allocation during the festive rush.
त्योहारों के समय में स्टेशन की स्वच्छता और सुविधाओं ने यात्रियों को किया प्रभावित।#FestivalSpecialArrangements#YatriSewa pic.twitter.com/4dDKdAPuDJ
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 22, 2025
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