Indian Railways has announced that it will run 196 special trains to give priority to the festive rush.
New Delhi:
Keeping in view the rush of passengers and their convenience ahead of Holi, the festival of colours, Indian Railways has announced that it will prioritize festive rush and provide connectivity between various destinations in major cities, an official said. Will run 196 special trains.
According to the Ministry of Railways, major destinations across the country such as Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Bhagalpur, Delhi-Muzaffarpur, Delhi-Saharsa, Gorakhpur-Mumbai, Kolkata-Puri, Guwahati-Ranchi, New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, and Pune- Danapur etc.
Crowd control measures are being ensured by forming queues at terminus stations under the supervision of Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches.
Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to ensure the safety of passengers. Officials have been deployed on emergency duty at major stations to ensure smooth running of trains. The ministry further said.
Measures have been taken for frequent and timely announcement of arrival and departure of trains with platform numbers.
With Holi coming closer, the preparations for the festival have already started. There is a sense of excitement among the people as they prepare to attend the festival of colors with their friends and family.
The festival of Holi celebrates the spirit of inclusiveness and humanity and heralds the onset of spring in the Indian subcontinent.
The festival marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated for two days – Holika Dahan and Holi Milan.
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