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Known by different names, such as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath, it's the time Lord Surya is worshipped to seek blessings for a prosperous and progressive live.

New Delhi: Indian Railways is preparing to meet the Chhath Puja rush and reportedly taking all the necessary measures to ensure comfortable and convenient journey for the passengers. According to reports, the Railways has already introduced 12,000 special trains across the country. Furthermore, anticipating a further surge in passenger traffic, it plans to deploy an additional 8,000 special trains in the coming days, a statement from the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway said.

Known by different names, such as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath, it’s the time Lord Surya is worshipped to seek blessings for a prosperous and progressive live. Discussing the measures taken by the Railways to address festive rush East Central Railway CPRO, Sarawati Chandra, said, “From the side of East Central Railway (ECR), more than 1800 special trains have been operated for Chhath Puja. Thousands of trains have been operated for Bihar by other zones.”

He further added, “Queue arrangements are being made for passengers. Considering the crowd, arrangements for additional trains are being made,” suggesting that waiting halls are being constructed at stations for the convenience of passengers.

#IndianRailways has made extensive arrangements to cater to the surge in passenger demand during the ongoing festive season. To ensure smooth travel, more than 12,000 special trains are being operated with over 12 lakh railway employees working tirelessly round the clock… pic.twitter.com/w4HE1tBdac

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Issues Statement:

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday visited the New Delhi Railway Station for an on-ground assessment of the arrangements made. Post reviewing the preparedness, the minister said that 12 lakh railway employees are working around the clock to ensure passengers reach their destinations safely. “So far, around 1 crore passengers have travelled on special trains,” Ashwini Vaishnaw added.