Indian Railways will be operating more than 6,000 special trains, including 34 trains with 320 trips by the Southern Railway, this year for the upcoming festival season.Last year, the Indian Railways operated a total of 4,429 festival specials, ensuring a comfortable travel experience for millions of passengers.
An official release on Monday said as part of its commitment to easing passenger travel during the upcoming Durga Puja, Chhath, and Diwali festival season, Southern Railway has made concerted efforts to ensure hassle-free journeys by announcing special trains to popular destinations.
These services will benefit passengers across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, linking key cities such as Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. The special trains are designed to accommodate the significant increase in travellers, ensuring convenient and smooth journeys.