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North Western Railway Adds Holiday Specials & Coaches for Summer Travel Rush

North Western Railway has announced a series of measures to handle the high passenger load during the summer vacation period. These include operating holiday special trains until mid-July and adding extra coaches to numerous long-distance services. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance passenger convenience, which includes creating modern holding areas at major stations to decongest platforms. A model holding area at New Delhi station is already operational, featuring advanced amenities and security systems.

Key Points: NWR Runs Holiday Special Trains, Adds Coaches for Summer

  • Holiday special trains until July 15
  • Extra coaches on long-distance trains
  • Increased train frequency
  • New passenger holding areas at 76 stations
  • Model facility operational at New Delhi
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North Western Railway runs holiday specials, adds extra coaches for summer rush

North Western Railway announces holiday special trains, extra coaches, and enhanced station amenities to manage the summer vacation passenger rush.

"Passenger load on the railway is very high during the summer vacation, due to which passengers sometimes do not get confirmed reservation tickets. - Amit Sudarshan"

Jaipur, April 3

North Western Railway on Tuesday announced measures to ease passenger travel during the summer vacation, including the operation of holiday special trains and the addition of extra coaches to several long-distance trains.

Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, said, "Passenger load on the railway is very high during the summer vacation, due to which passengers sometimes do not get confirmed reservation tickets."

He added, "In such a situation, North Western Railway is operating holiday special trains until July 15 and has added coaches to most long-distance trains. Additionally, the frequency of trains has also been increased."

The railway authorities said these steps have been taken to ensure smoother travel and reduce inconvenience for passengers during the peak summer travel period.

In addition to running special trains and adding extra coaches, the Railways is also enhancing passenger convenience at major stations across the country with dedicated holding areas equipped with modern amenities.

Earlier this week, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, said that the Railways has initiated a comprehensive plan to establish dedicated passenger holding areas at 76 stations across India with all the latest amenities.

These zones are designed to decongest platforms by providing comfortable, organised spaces equipped with essential amenities such as seating, drinking water, toilets, ticketing facilities, information displays, and security checks to manage peak-hour footfall.

A model holding area at the New Delhi Railway Station has already been commissioned, significantly easing congestion. The facility enhances passenger convenience with an array of modern features, including additional ticket counters, Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), Public Address Systems (PAS), and electronic train information boards.

To ensure safety and comfort, the area is also equipped with CCTV surveillance, luggage scanners, door frame metal detectors (DFMDs), uninterrupted power supply, improved lighting, High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans, and fire-fighting systems. Amenities also include RO drinking water and separate toilets for men, women, and Divyangjans.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good initiative, but execution is key. Last time they added coaches, the maintenance was poor. The new holding areas sound promising, especially with facilities for Divyangjans. Hope this model from New Delhi is replicated properly at all 76 stations.
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Aman W
Finally some relief for common passengers! The summer rush at Jaipur station is chaotic. Special trains until July 15 will help many families. Now, if they could just fix the IRCTC website crash during Tatkal bookings, that would be perfect! 😅
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently for work, the dedicated holding areas with amenities like charging points and clean toilets are a game-changer. Decongesting platforms is crucial for safety. Hope they roll this out quickly beyond the major hubs.
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Vikram M
Adding coaches is fine, but what about the fare? Are these holiday specials going to be affordable, or will they charge premium rates like Suvidha trains? The railway should focus on providing value, not just increasing capacity.
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Kavya N
The mention of HVLS fans and RO water in the holding areas shows they are thinking about passenger comfort in the heat. This is a thoughtful upgrade. Traveling with kids in summer is so stressful, every little improvement helps. Good job, Railways!

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