To ease travel for passengers during Diwali and Chhath festivals, the North Eastern Railway will operate 94 special trains and add 100 extra coaches to regular trains. These special trains will cater to over 17 districts. The railway will also provide QR code facilities at all stations for online ticket payment....
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43 special trains will originate from Lucknow division, and 51 will pass through Lucknow. The railway has also increased the number of special trains by 172% compared to last year. Additionally, special attention will be given to security measures like checking for unauthorized entry, prohibited items, and crowd control. New facilities include additional ticket counters, ATMs, food counters, medical staff, and regular announcements. The Lucknow division will also launch a new Vande Bharat train to Bhopal, and proposals for trains to Puri, Katra, and Kota have been submitted to the railway board.