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Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, announcing a total of 1,126 special train services for Diwali and Chhath Puja.

The move, led by Central Railway, combines 944 services announced earlier with an additional 182 trains added this week to meet unprecedented demand on busy routes.

Central Railway will operate the bulk of the services, connecting Mumbai, Pune, and surrounding hubs with destinations across northern and eastern India. The additional trains will run between September and December, ensuring passengers travelling home for Diwali ...