Festive rush: Around 200 special trains to make over 12,000 trips between Oct 1 and Nov 30

To tackle the surge of travelers during the festive season, Indian Railways is set to launch more than 12,000 special train trips from October 1 to November 30, 2025. This strategic move ensures all available coaches are in action, although some local trains have been designated as special routes, raising eyebrows among activists who feel this manipulates the actual figures.