Over 1.5 crore passengers have already traveled in trains operated so far in this festive season. Rail Ministry said in a statement that the number is expected to exceed 2.5 crore by the end of the festive period. Thirty major stations in Bihar and nearby areas in Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with large holding areas to ensure smoother crowd management. 

The Ministry said that significant investment in railway infrastructure in recent years has led to remarkable progress. The number of special trains, which were only a few hundred earlier, has now risen to a record-breaking number. Track construction has also increased significantly, from just 400 to 600 kilometres per year about a decade back to over 4,000 km per year today.

Railway staff are working round the clock to assist passengers and maintain order so that everyone can reach home safely for the festivals. Railways has further strengthened arrangements to handle the peak travel period with Chhath Puja ongoing. Stations in Bihar are prepared for the festive rush with holding areas, extra ticket counters, CCTV monitoring, and other facilities to enhance passenger convenience. At Patna Railway Station, a dedicated holding area has been set up for passengers’ convenience. To ensure safety and security, round-the-clock monitoring is being carried out through CCTV surveillance.