Special trains will run from 20th October to 30th November 2020
The Ministry of Railways has approved 196 pairs (392) of Festival Special trains services between 20th October 2020 and 30th November 2020.
- 392 Special Trains.
- Trains will run between 20/10/20 to 30/11/2020.
- Fare will be same as of special trains already running.
- Zonal railway will notify train timings.
- Check Strict guidelines issued for the travellers to prevent spread of CORONA virus.
The fare for these Festival Special trains services shall be that applicable for special trains of Indian Railways.
Zonal Railways will notify their schedule for these special trains well in advance.
These festival special services will be run to clear the festive rush, in addition to already running more than 300 mail/express trains.
Travellers to Kolkata, Patna, Varanasi and Lucknow will have more festival trains to cater the anticipated festive rush of Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhatt puja.
Guidelines issued by Railway administration for prevention of spread of corona virus:
Railway Protection Force has issued guidelines for travellers as the festive season is approaching.
The general public is has to desist from the following acts or omission while being in railway stations, train or other railway area:
1) Not wearing a mask or wearing a mask improperly.
2) Not maintaining social distancing.
3) Coming to railway area or station or boarding a train after having declared Covid Positive.
4) Coming to railway area or station or boarding a train after giving samples for testing of corona virus and awaiting result.
5) Boarding a train after having been denied to undertake travel by the health check up team at the railway station.
6) Spitting or wilful ejection of body fluid/waste in public area.
7) Activities which may create unclean or unhygienic conditions or affect public health and safety in railway stations and trains.
8) Not adhering to any of the guidelines issued by Railway administration for prevention of spread of corona virus.
9) Any other act or omission likely to aid in spread of corona virus.
Since these acts or omissions are likely to aid in the spread of corona virus, they will tantamount to interference with passenger amenities provided by the railway administration.
Wilful omission or neglect endangering or causing to be endangered the safety of any person may be punished with imprisonment and/or fine under section 145, 153 and 154 of Railway Act 1989.
So plan your journey carefully and follow the guidelines issued by the Indian Railways. Happy Journey and best wishes for Festive Season.
Source : PIB
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