Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday informed that Indian Railways has established special “war rooms” at the divisional, zonal, and board levels to manage heavy passenger congestion during the festive season effectively. The Minister said that real-time decisions are being made through these war rooms to ensure smooth passenger movement. So far, 10,700 trains have been operated through IRCTC, while nearly 3,000 additional trains have been kept in reserve to address sudden spikes in passenger demand. Explaining the system’s effectiveness, Vaishnaw cited recent examples where congestion was swiftly resolved.

On October 18, Udhna railway station in Surat witnessed a heavy passenger load, which was immediately eased after additional trains were deployed from nearby stations. A

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