Srinagar, April 22 -- The official said that the Railways carried 3.38 crore passengers in last two days (20 & 21st April) and 13.69 crores passengers travelled in last 7 days (15th-21st April).

He further said that the Zonal Railways have been instructed to ensure the availability of drinking water at Railway stations.

"Record number of additional trains are being operated by Railways this year (9111 trips during summer season). Elaborate crowd control arrangements are made at all major and important railway stations. Senior officers are stationed at these stations to monitor all the activities to regulate the crowd in a systematic manner," the official added.

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