: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised on the importance of improving passenger amenities and facilities during the Rath Yatra period while inspecting the Puri Railway Station on Monday evening.
During his visit to Puri, the Minister reviewed the arrangements made for the convenience and benefit of pilgrims and devotees during the Rath Yatra. He also took the opportunity to interact with different groups of devotees resting in the Pilgrim Shed organised by the Railways, seeking their valuable feedback to enhance the travel experience and amenities provided by the Railways.
In his statement to the media, Vaishnaw expressed the Indian Railways' commitment to the comprehensive development of the nation. As the lifeline of the country, the Indian Railways not only focuses on infrastructure development but also strives to improve the overall travel experience of its passengers, he said.
Highlighting the initiatives undertaken, the Minister mentioned that this year, a total of 640 regular trains and 208 Special Trains are being operated during the Rath Yatra period. These special trains connect Puri with various destinations, including Nanded in Maharashtra, Kacheguda and Secunderabad in Telangana, Visakhapatnam and Palasa in Andhra Pradesh and Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh, in addition to different parts of Odisha, in order to accommodate the increased passenger traffic.
Vaishnaw also highlighted the measures implemented for crowd management.
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