Railways operating 1,700 spl trains to handle festive rush

To cater to the huge rush of passengers during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways is operating 1,700 special trains, a source has said.

Railways operating 1,700 spl trains to handle festive rush
Source: IANS

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) To cater to the huge rush of passengers during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways is operating 1,700 special trains, a source has said.

The special trains would make space for at least 26 lakh berths for the convenience of passengers, the Railway Ministry source said. 

A massive rush is witnessed during Diwali and Chhath Puja in north India.