New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- In a major boost to passenger convenience during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath, coupled with a 20% discount on return tickets.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made these announcements today at a press briefing held at Rail Bhawan.
The Minister said that following consultations with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Union Ministers Lalan Singh, and Members of Parliament Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal and Sanjay Kumar Jha, special arrangements have been put in place to facilitate smooth travel during this busy period.
Passengers undertaking onward journeys between October 13 and 26, and return journeys between Novem...