Central Railway Operates 705 Special Trains During Diwali and Chhath

As the nation celebrates the festivals of Diwali and Chhath, the Central Railway has been working overtime to ensure a seamless journey for its passengers. With the operation of 705 special trains carrying over 10.6 lakh passengers, the CR has set a benchmark for itself in terms of efficiency and service delivery. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and landslides in several parts of the country have resulted in a flood-like situation in Rajasthan, disrupted life in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, and claimed several lives in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Takeaways:

The Central Railway operated 705 special trains for Diwali and Chhath, a significant increase from the initial plan of operating 1,998 special trains out of the total 12,011 special trains scheduled by zonal railways across the country.
The CR transported over 10.6 lakh passengers during this period, showcasing its ability to handle large volumes of passengers efficiently.
Heavy rainfall and landslides caused a flood-like situation in Rajasthan, affecting normal life and disrupting traffic movement in several areas.
In Uttar Pradesh, 18 people died in a period of over 24 hours due to rain-related incidents, including drowning, snakebites, and landslides.
The CR General Manager, Vijay Kumar, stated that the railway has been working tirelessly to ensure a smooth journey for passengers during the festivals.

Statistics:

705 special trains operated by Central Railway for Diwali and Chhath.
10.6 lakh passengers transported by Central Railway during this period.
12,011 special trains scheduled by zonal railways across the country.
18 people died in Uttar Pradesh due to rain-related incidents between July 17-18.
3 lives claimed in Banda, 2 in Mahoba, Chitrakoot, and Lalitpur, and 1 in Lalitpur due to rain-related incidents.

Sources:

Pioneer - "Central Railway Operates 705 Special Trains During Diwali and Chhath"
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