The Indian Railways have introduced a set of new train services to cater to the ensuing summer rush.

To cope up with the spike in traffic during the vacation period, more than 5,600 trips of special trains have been planned. These special trains have been planned over 44 popular routes.

Details of their timing and schedules will be available in the All India Summer Special Time Table 2012 published by the Railways. It is also available at major stations for Rs 5.

Of the summer specials planned, 14 trains are unreserved, two fully air-conditioned and 10 are super-fast services. Unreserved trains are targeted at short distances and lower income passenger, while air-conditioned trains are aimed at passengers with deeper pockets.

The summer specials will connect among other cities, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Jammu Tawi, Jaipur, Guwahati, Lucknow and Pune.

A 119 new services introduced on regular basis will also become available during the summer. Extra coaches will also be attached to regular trains to the extent that it is operationally feasible.

The zonal railways and the divisional railways have made action plans for the convenience of passenger during this rush period. Checking squads are being deployed at reservation offices and inspections being strengthened to prevent misuse of tickets. Special arrangements are being made to make regular announcements about additional coaches and special trains, among others.

 

 

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