Railways boost crowd control, run 18,000 special trains for festive rush

On Saturday, Union Railway Minister <b>Ashwini Vaishnaw</b> announced that the Railways has operated about <b>18,000</b> special trains this year to accommodate more than 2 crore passengers during Diwali, Durga Puja and Chhath. During a visit to Anand Vihar Terminal, Vaishnaw said holding areas were set up to manage large crowds and improve passenger facilities at major stations. He interacted with several passengers who expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. The Railways has strengthened crowd‑management measures at key terminals to handle the heavy passenger rush during the festive season, ensuring smoother travel for millions of commuters.