Special Trains: Good news for railway passengers. Following Chhath, the major festival of folk faith, people are beginning to return to work. With many passengers expected to travel to other states, Indian Railways has made preparations for the rush. To provide safe and comfortable journeys, the Danapur Railway Division will operate 182 special trains to destinations across the country from November 16 to 25.
The Railways has also taken steps to prevent sudden crowding at stations. A total of 32,000 square feet of holding space has been set up at 12 major stations in the division, including Patna Junction, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Patliputra, Danapur, and Ara. These areas will give passengers a comfortable place to wait before their trains arrive.
Passenger facilities will include:
• Clean drinking water and first aid
• Extra counters for faster ticket booking
• “May I Help You” centres offering accurate train information
• Round-the-clock monitoring from the war room
To manage crowds and keep train services running smoothly, dedicated war rooms have been established at station, divisional control-room, and headquarters levels. These will strengthen coordination among departments and support prompt decisions when needed. Railway officials will be on duty around the clock to maintain security. Additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and ticket checkers have also been assigned to stations to improve safety and discourage ticketless travel. If demand rises, the Railways is prepared to run more trains as needed.
Traffic plan and helpline will provide immediate help
To avoid traffic jams outside the station, a special traffic plan has been implemented in the circulating area. This will ensure passengers do not face any difficulties entering or exiting the station. Passengers can use the railway helpline number 139 or the Rail Madad portal for immediate resolution of any problems or complaints during their journey.