31 Special Trains To Ease Chhath Puja Rush In Delhi

Northern Railway will run 31 special trains from major railway stations in the Delhi region from today to manage the rush of passengers travelling home for Chhath Puja, particularly towards eastern India. On the previous day, 27 special trains were operated. Railway officials are closely monitoring passenger movement and may introduce more services if required.

Meanwhile, Delhi is gearing up for Chhath Puja with arrangements at over 1,400 ghats. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reviewed the preparations and instructed departments to ensure proper facilities for devotees. An 11-km-long ghat has been developed along the Munak Canal, from Outer Ring Road to Inderlok. BJP National President Nitin Nabin is scheduled to inaugurate it tomorrow.

The Delhi Government has also declared November 16 a public holiday for Chhath Puja. Government offices, schools, colleges, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings will remain closed.