Maligaon, October 28 (MExN): In view of the large number of footfalls in many stations during Chhath Puja celebrations, NF Railway has come with several initiatives to ease of the commuters during the rush period.
In addition to the regular DEMU train services, three DEMU Chhath Puja special passenger trains are being operated from Katihar station. Additional ticket booking counter has been opened at Manihari station under Katihar division for the ease of commuters in getting tickets easily for those special trains. Frequent announcement of trains with additional information, drinking water facility and maintenance of cleanliness at Manihari station has been prioritized. Speed restrictions and caution to loco pilots to pass cautiously at spots of public gathering has also been ordered.
Special train no. 07541 (Katihar-Jogbani) will depart from Katihar at 21:15 hours daily till November 5 to reach Jogbani at 23:45 hours on the same day. Special train no. 07542 (Jogbani-Katihar) will depart from Jogbani at 00:30 hours daily till November 6 to reach Katihar at 03:00 hours on the same day. Special train no. 07540 (Katihar-Manihari) will depart from Katihar at 20:30 hours daily till November 5 to reach Manihari at 21:30 hours on the same day. Special train no. 07539 (Manihari-Katihar) will depart from Manihari at 05:00 hours daily till November 6 to reach Katihar at 06:00 hours on the same day.
Train no. 05707/05729 (Radhikapur-Katihar-Radhikapur) has been extended upto Manihari on daily basis till October 31 for the benefit of devotees. Train no. 05707 will depart from Katihar at 09:35 hours to reach Manihari at 10:00 hours. Train no. 05729 will depart from Manihari at 13:20 hours to reach Katihar at 13:45 hours.
Also continuous vigil is being maintained by the Railway Protection Forces to ensure that there is no lapse in passenger safety. This was stated in a press release issued by Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR.
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