SCR runs nearly 400 special trains to meet festival rush; 4.6 lakh passengers expected daily

HYDERABAD South Central Railway (SCR) has said it is operating nearly 400 special trains during the ongoing festival season to meet the surge in passenger demand. The zone expects a daily footfall of around 4.6 lakh passengers across major railway stations this month.

Special trains to States where Chhath festival is celebrated on large scale The special trains are being run primarily to cater to passengers travelling to States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and other eastern and northeastern regions, where the Chhath festival is celebrated on a large scale. The high-demand destinations include Darbhanga, Patna, Chhapra, Sasaram, Danapur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Shalimar and Howrah.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hyderabad-gears-up-for-chhath-puja-from-november-13-16-2026/article71685398.ece Additional ticket-checking staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel are being deployed at stations and circulating areas to regulate movement, prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth passenger flow to manage the increased passenger traffic.