Over 12,000 trains to be operated for Bihar during Diwali, Chhath: Ashwini Vaishnaw
He said that after discussions with state leaders about the travel needs of the people, the ministry worked out not only new trains but several other schemes and infrastructure projects.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced several new train services for the convenience of the people of Bihar, including more than 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath festivals.
Besides these, a Vande Bharat train will be flagged off between Purnia and Patna very soon, which will benefit all sections of society, he added.
The ministry has also planned a Buddha Circuit train connecting places associated with the Buddha, such as Nalanda and Rajgir.
Viashnaw reiterated a new experimental scheme of the Railway Board under which if people undertake an onward journey between October 13 and October 26, and return between November 17 and December 1 in 2025, they will get a 20 per cent discount on the round trip fare.
The minister also announced a ring railway project for Patna and a major infrastructural boost for the state, such as Foot overbridges, foot-underbridges, a third and fourth line between Buxar and Lakhisarai, and rail connectivity between Sultanganj and Deoghar, among others. PTI JP NSD NSD
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