250 special trains for Chhath Puja: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Centre has started over 250 special trains for the upcoming Chhath PujaFor Chhath Puja we have started over 250 trains Around 14 lakhs berths have been made available and we will do whatever is necessary for the people Ashwini Viashnaw saidNotably to manage the extra rush of passengers in the ongoing festive season Indian Railways is running 2561 trips of 211 special trains in pairs till Chhath Puja this yearHe further extended his greetings for the Chhath PujaI wish everyone a very happy and prosperous Chhath Puja the Union Minister addedAlso Read 200 railway stations across India to be revamped with modern facilities Ashwini VaishnawPeople worship the Sun God during the festival which will be celebrated between October 2831 this yearEarlier this month the Ministry of Railways released an official statement stating that the Indian Railways will be running additional 32 special services to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers during this festive seasonSpecial Trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country on railway routes like Darbhanga Azamgarh Saharsa Bhagalpur Muzaffarpur Firozpur Patna Katihar and Amritsar etc Earlier the Ministry statement also read that May I Help You booths are kept operational at important stations where RPF Personnel and TTEs are deputed for proper assistance and guidance of the passengers Medical Teams are available at major stations on call Ambulance with the paramedical team is also availableBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar appealed to the Centre earlier on Tuesday to provide special trains for Chhath Puja for people wishing to go to their native places for the festivalBihar appealed to the ministry of railways to provide special trains for Chhath PujaThe chief secretary of Bihar on the instructions of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to the senior officials of the Ministry of Railways over the phone to increase the number of special trains in view of Chhath Mahaparv said an official press release in HindiChhath Mahaparv is the most important festival of Bihar There is a large number of Biharis living outside Bihar who returns to the state to attend the Mahaparv the Chief Secretary saidA watch on any malpractices like cornering of seats overcharging and touting activity etc is being done and strictly monitored Crowd controlling measures by forming queues at the terminus stations under the supervision of RPF staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured the Railways Ministry had said earlierChhath Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals in Bihar Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh The fourdaylong festival starts with the Nahai Khai ritual and ends with Usha Arghya prayers to the rising sunPeople worship the Sun God during the festival which will be celebrated between October 2831 this yearThe festival is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan Sun God which people believe sustains life on EarthThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever