Railways to run 392 festival special trains between Oct 20-Nov 30

Railways on Tuesday anunced that it will operate 392 festival special trains between October 20 and vember 30 in view of upcoming festive season.

decision was taken as national carrier is anticipating a passenger rush during upcoming festive season, Railway ministry said in a statement.

special trains will be run for destinations such as Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi, Luckw among ors to cater to growing demand in ensuing holiday period of Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhatt puja, it said.Till w, railways has pressed into service more than 300 mail/express trains which are w running regularly across country.

se new festival special trains, however, will operate only till vember 30 and will t have a continued run, officials said.In an order issued on Tuesday, Railway Board said se festival special trains will be operated at a speed of 55 kmph and fares applicable will be those of special trains.

Railways has suspended all its regular services due to coronavirus pandemic and is operating trains as per demand and necessity. 

(IM CREDITS:PTI)