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Gandhi, Rahul

Railways Defend Festive Season Operations Amid Gandhi's Concerns

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi sparked a controversy by criticising the railways' preparedness for the festive season in Bihar, citing overcrowding and unavailability of tickets. However, the railways countered that they have taken numerous measures to cater to the surge in passenger demand. Gandhi's allegations have sparked a debate about the adequacy of the railways' services during the peak travel season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Railways run 12,000 special trains during Diwali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj to ease travel, as announced by the Centre.
  • Congress MP Rahul Gandhi claimed that trains to Bihar are "packed, tickets are impossible to get, and the journey has become inhuman" during the festival season.
  • Railways asserted that crowds are natural during festivals but are working to ensure passenger convenience and safety.
  • Holding areas have been created at 30 stations in Bihar for return journeys after Chhath Puja.
  • Over 1.5 crore passengers have travelled on special trains, with additional ticket counters, 24X7 deployment for cleanliness, and security measures in place.
  • Indian Railways is striving for passenger comfort, citing measures such as holding areas, additional ticket counters, and increased personnel deployment.
  • The Congress leader accused the Centre of having "deceitful policies and intentions" due to the overcrowding and poor services during the festival season.

Statistics:

  • 1.5 crore passengers have travelled on special trains.
  • 12,000 special trains are being run by the railways during Diwali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj.
  • 30 stations in Bihar have holding areas for return journeys after Chhath Puja.
  • Additional ticket counters have been set up to manage the surge in passenger demand.

Sources:

  • "Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed the rush in trains" - TIMES NEWS NETWORK (no specific date mentioned in the source)
  • "Railways reiterated that it was running 12,000 special trains" - TIMES NEWS NETWORK (no specific date mentioned in the source)

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