Latest update: Railways extends services of several trains!

The festival of Holi is approaching and a lot of people return to their native place during this time. So, here’s a good news for all the travellers as the railways has announced extension of many trains to clear the extra rush. 

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If you are travelling with the national transporter any time soon, then make a note of these new updates:

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1. For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railways has decided to extend 22 pairs of special trains up to last week of June 2021. Passengers will have to follow all COVID-19 related protocols and guidelines during the journey.

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2. Keeping in mind the convenience of passengers, it has been decided by the Railway Administration to extend the services of train no. 08502/08501, Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam Superfast Special running between Gandhidham and Visakhapatnam to 27 June 2021.

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3. Western Railways has decided to extend the run of 5 pairs of special trains on the increasing demand of passengers. Bookings are open now! Travellers can easily book their tickets on ixigo and avail amazing offers.

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4. Indian Railways has announced the extension of several festival special trains in order to deal with the huge crowds of people who would be travelling through the railway network due to Holi. These trains include Puri–Jayanagar
special, Yeshwantpur–Bhagalpur special, Gandhidham–Bhagalpur special, Patna–Puri special, etc.

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