indiaUpdated: Oct 20, 2020, 08:32 ISTAs India gears up for the festive season, the Indian Railways has put into operation 392 special trains from October 20 till November 30 to make commute easy. The decision was taken as the railways was expecting a rush in footfall during the festive season, the Railway ministry had said in a statement. The railways has already started operations of over 300 express/mail trains which are now functioning on regularly in India. These special trains will operate at a speed of 55 kmph and the fares applicable will be those of special trains, the Railway Board had said in a statement released earlier. Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Indian Railways had to halt regular train services and is now running trains as per necessity and demand.

Source: Hindustan Times October 19, 2020 17:48 UTC