(a) whether the Railways has received any representation regarding introduction of special train from Visakhapatnam to Varanasi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the stand of the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Railways has received any representation regarding introduction of special train from Visakhapatnam to Varanasi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the stand of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c) Yes, Madam. Requests for special trains including for introduction of new train services from Vishakhapatnam to Varanasi are received at various levels i.e Station, Division, Zonal and Railway Board and necessary action as found operationally feasible and commercially justified is taken. However, special trains are run to clear extra rush of passengers during peak seasons, festivals, special events keeping in view the pattern of traffic, operational feasibility and availability of resources. Running of special trains/new train service on various sectors is an ongoing process.
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