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Indian Railways is gearing up for the festive season with significant enhancements. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the addition of extra coaches and special trains to accommodate the travel surge during Chhath Puja and Diwali. This initiative aims to make travel more convenient for passengers across the country.
Vaishnaw stated, "This festive season, General Coach increased in 108 trains. 12,500 coaches sanctioned for Chhath puja and Diwali special trains. In 2024-25, a total of 5,975 trains have been notified till today. This will facilitate more than 1 crore passengers to go home during the Puja rush. In 2023-24 a total of 4,429 special trains ran during the festive season."
Enhancing Train Safety with Kavach 4.0
The introduction of Kavach 4.0 in Rajasthan marks a significant step in train safety enhancement. Vaishnaw inspected this system on September 24 at Sawai Madhopur. He mentioned that this is just the beginning, with plans to cover 10,000 locomotives with this technology in the coming years.
Kavach is an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed indigenously. It ensures safety by automatically applying brakes if necessary and aids safe train operation even in adverse weather conditions.
Bharat Gaurav Train: A Cultural Journey
On September 20, Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bharat Gaurav Train for Bharat-Nepal Yatra at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi. This train offers tourists an opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage shared by India and Nepal.
The Bharat Gaurav Train aims to promote cultural tourism by providing a unique travel experience that highlights historical and cultural connections between the two nations.
These initiatives reflect Indian Railways' commitment to improving passenger convenience and safety while promoting cultural tourism. The addition of coaches and special trains will significantly ease travel during festive times, benefiting millions of passengers.
