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To address the overcrowding on trains traveling through Bihar, Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, Indian Railways is adding more general and sleeper coaches to 15 trains, including the Bihar Sampark Kranti and Poorbia Express. This decision comes after concerns about overcrowding in general and sleeper coaches leading to passengers occupying AC coaches,...
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inconveniencing VIP travelers. The Railways Board requested a list of heavily crowded trains from all railway divisions across the country, resulting in the addition of general coaches to the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (12565-12566) and the Poorbia Express (15279-15280). This move is anticipated to provide relief to passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, which are known for high travel demand.

Indian Railways is running special trains for the Kanwar Mela starting July 22nd. Five special trains will be operated between Moradabad-Laksar, Haridwar-Delhi, and other routes. Additionally, Delhi-Shamli and Delhi-Saharanpur MEMU trains will be extended to Haridwar. The railway is also implementing additional arrangements at Haridwar, Garh, Rajghat, and Balawali...
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stations. Seven pairs of trains will have stops at the mela stations. The RPF has prepared a security plan, and the commercial department has made arrangements for facilities. The Railways have also made proposals for special trains, including five mela specials in the Moradabad division, to cater to the influx of Kanwariyas during the Shravan month. The RPF has made a security plan, and the commercial department has made arrangements for facilities. The proposals are being sent to the headquarters.