Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Howrah New Delhi Rajdhani for Festival Rush
Indian Railways has deployed additional coaches on the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express starting this week to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the festival season. According to railway officials at Howrah station, the inclusion of these extra coaches is expected to provide capacity for nearly 300 additional passengers per trip. To facilitate orderly boarding and ensure crowd management during peak travel hours, railway authorities have increased the number of ticket checking staff stationed at platform entry points. These measures are part of a broader strategy employed by Eastern Railway to maintain safety and efficiency during periods of high demand, similar to efforts previously undertaken during recent summer and holiday travel seasons. The railway administration continues to monitor travel demand to determine if further adjustments to rake compositions are necessary to support passenger needs.
Passenger Convenience and Safety Measures
Traveling during the festive season often brings massive crowds to major railway hubs across the country. To combat this rush, Eastern Railway has increased the number of ticket checking staff stationed at platform entry points to facilitate orderly boarding and ensure crowd management during peak travel hours.
These proactive steps are part of a broader strategy employed by the railway zone to maintain safety and efficiency during periods of high demand, following similar successful efforts undertaken during recent summer and holiday travel seasons.
Future Rake Adjustments
With festival travel peaking across the network, the railway administration continues to monitor travel demand to determine if further adjustments to rake compositions are necessary to support passenger needs and ensure a comfortable journey for everyone heading towards the national capital.