Indian Railways has made special preparations given the crowd on Holi, now the journey of 30 lakh passengers will be easy

Many who work in large towns or metropolises depart for their villages when the holy festival of Holi draws near. Given that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has launched a comprehensive plan to provide seamless and efficient transit for passengers across India, a rise in crowds is predictable in such a situation.

In a message on Friday, the minister of railways stated that a sizable gathering is anticipated for Holi. The public movement usually begins four days before Holi. Railway officials are anticipating a significant increase in passengers around this time and have begun making arrangements for their comfort.

The Minister said that about 30 lakh additional seats are being made available in trains for railway passengers this festive season. For this, 571 trains including 1098 additional special trains are being operated for Holi. Appropriate arrangements have been made for this. To ensure convenience to the passengers at the stations, it is also being monitored 24x7.

Union Minister Vaishnav further said, 'Additional 11 unreserved rakes are being planned from major cities like Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Patna etc. to cater to the last minute rush or passengers travelling during the festival of Holi. Is.'

Vaishnav said, 'With these arrangements, an average of 1,400 regular trains are being run per day to reduce crowding in different parts of the country - UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Delhi, MP etc.' The minister said that ensuring the safety of passengers is a top priority for Indian Railways. Therefore, round-the-clock surveillance will be implemented at the top level, along with additional deployment of security personnel for crowd management.

With these extensive arrangements and safety measures, Indian Railways is well prepared to handle the festive rush and provide a seamless travel experience to millions of passengers celebrating the spirit of Holi across the country.