392 special trains to meet festive rush

NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways on Tuesday announced operation of 392 festival special trains (196 pairs) between October 20 and November 30 only to meet the festive rush.
The ministry said the railway board has given in principle approval for running these trains for destinations such as Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi and Lucknow among others to cater to the demand in the ensuing holiday period of Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath puja.
Each zone will decide the schedule of these “Festival Special” trains. The ministry said the fare for these services will be that applicable for special trains. These festival special trains will be operated at a speed of 55 kmph.
The railways has suspended all its regular services due to the pandemic and is operating trains as per demand and necessity.