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This article discusses the increasing load on trains from Bhopal to various destinations and the railway’s response to manage passenger demand during the festive season.
There is a growing number of passengers on trains from Bhopal heading to places like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Kolkata. Many of these trains are operating with more passengers than their capacity, causing discomfort for travelers.
For instance, trains to Patna, Danapur, and Kolkata are running at over 150% capacity. If a train has 100 seats, it often carries more than 150 people. During festival times, this number can increase by 20-40%.
Similarly, trains going to Gorakhpur and Lucknow are at about 130-140% capacity, while trains to Mumbai are around 125%. For routes to Pune and Bengaluru, the occupancy has reached as high as 140%.
With Diwali coming up, the railway has announced around 45 special trains from the West Central Railway and over 15 from the Bhopal division. However, there is still a need for more special trains, as the current reservation status indicates a shortage.
On busy festival days, over 1.25 lakh passengers gather at Bhopal station. To manage this demand, the railway is keeping a close eye on passenger numbers and will introduce additional coaches or special trains where needed. New Vande Bharat trains are also set to start soon on routes to Patna and Lucknow, which should help ease the load.
Summary:
- Trains from Bhopal are heavily loaded with passengers.
- Capacity often exceeds 150% during peak times.
- Special trains have been announced for the upcoming Diwali festival.
- Bhopal station sees over 1.25 lakh passengers during festivals.
- New Vande Bharat trains will soon operate on busy routes.