Trains The Bridge Chronicle
News

Ten Crore Passengers Benefitted from Diwali Special Trains

Last year, 9.23 crore passengers were accommodated. This year, 9.57 crore passengers have benefited.

Staff Writer

Pune: The railway administration had planned 7600 special trains during Diwali from various stations in the country, including Pune.

This benefited about 10 crore passengers. 169 special trains ran from Pune. It facilitated more than three lakh passengers.

Also read:Puneites solve 'Hawking Radiation' puzzle

Special trains were released from October 1. They will run until November 30. Last year, 4,500 special trains were released during diwali celebrations. That's up about 73 percent this year.

The number of passengers also increased. Last year, 9.23 crore passengers were accommodated. This year, 9.57 crore passengers have benefited.

Also read:Trapped Baby Rescued Safely by Pune Fire Brigade Personnel

Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Mumbai said, "Special trains were released for the convenience of passengers. Most of the trains were diverted to passengers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha. It had the same number of reserved ticket holders as unreserved."

Help Us Create the Content You Love

Take Survey Now!

Enjoyed reading The Bridge Chronicle?
Your support motivates us to do better. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Whatsapp to stay updated with the latest stories.
You can also read on the go with our Android and iOS mobile app.

Also Read

New Security Hold Area at Pune Airport Expected to Be Operational by Late May

Moltbook Explained: Inside the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed

Rapper Hanumankind Celebrates Ishan Kishan's T20 World Cup Success, Calls him his 'Twin'

Massive Fire Erupts at Delhi Plastic Factory, Rescue Efforts in Full Swing

Time’s up for the players? Inside the civil war erupting within Pakistan cricket

SCROLL FOR NEXT