IRCTC: Operation of extra trains will help in reaching more and more passengers at their destination. In a statement from the Railway Ministry, it was said that to ensure the convenience of passengers and in view of the increase in travel demand during summer, record trains are being operated.
Railway Extra Trains: If you too are planning to go somewhere by train this summer, then this news will make you happy. Yes, in view of the increase in demand for travel by Railways this summer, the Railway Ministry is going to increase the number of extra trains by 43 percent. This will help in reaching more and more passengers to their destination. The Railway Ministry said in a statement that to ensure the convenience of passengers and keeping in mind the increase in travel demand during summer, Railways is going to operate a record 9,111 trips of trains in summer.
Train frequency increased by 2742
In a statement issued by the ministry, it was said that this is sufficient in number of trains compared to the summer of 2023. 6,369 additional trains were offered. In this way, the frequency of trains has increased by 2742, which demonstrates the commitment of Indian Railways to effectively meet the demands of passengers. The Railway Ministry said that to ensure hassle-free travel on major railway routes, additional trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country.
Western Railway will operate the maximum number of 1878 trains.
Out of 9,111 additional trains, maximum 1,878 trains will be operated by Western Railways. After this, North Western Railways will run 1,623 additional trains. Whereas, South Central Railway will operate 1,012 and East Central Railway will operate 1,003 trains. The Railway Ministry said, ‘All the zonal railways spread across the country have requested for these additional trains during summer from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Geared up to conduct the tours.
The Ministry has taken this decision on the basis of information received from media reports, social media forums and railway helpline number 139, along with details of waiting listed passengers in the PRS system.
