Railways Launches 89 Special Trains to Manage Festive Season Rush.
Indian Railways announced 89 special trains to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the festive season, especially for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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त्वरित संशोधन
Indian Railways announced 89 special trains.
To manage festive season passenger rush.
Primarily for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh routes.
Aims to ease congestion and ensure smooth travel.
महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
Festive Season Special Trains: Key Routes & Destinations
This map illustrates the primary states (Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) targeted by the 89 special trains, along with major originating cities. It highlights the critical role of Indian Railways in connecting high-demand regions during peak travel seasons.
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Indian Railways Festive Season Operations: Key Statistics
A quick overview of the quantitative aspects of Indian Railways' initiative to manage festive season travel.
- Special Trains Launched
- 89
- Primary Destination States
- Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
- Objective
- Ease Congestion & Ensure Smooth Travel
Indicates proactive measure to meet surge in demand. This number reflects the scale of logistical planning by Indian Railways.
These states experience significant inbound migration during festivals, underscoring their demographic and social importance for railway planning.
Reflects the government's commitment to public service delivery and efficient logistical management, crucial for citizen welfare and economic activity.
परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Role of public sector in infrastructure and service delivery
Challenges of demand-supply management in public transport
Government policies and initiatives for infrastructure development (e.g., PM Gati Shakti, National Rail Plan)
Economic impact of transport infrastructure on regional development and social connectivity
Fiscal health and operational efficiency of Indian Railways
Historical evolution and reforms in Indian Railways
विस्तृत सारांश देखें
सारांश
Indian Railways has announced the operation of 89 special trains to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the festive season. These trains will primarily cater to routes connecting major cities with destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, which typically see a large number of people traveling for festivals.
This initiative aims to ease congestion, ensure smooth travel for passengers, and address the high demand for tickets. It reflects the government's efforts to enhance public transport infrastructure and manage logistical challenges during peak travel periods, which is crucial for both social connectivity and economic activity.
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Railways and its recent reforms: 1. The merger of the Railway Budget with the Union Budget was recommended by the Bibek Debroy Committee. 2. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are primarily aimed at increasing the average speed of passenger trains across the network. 3. The National Rail Plan 2030 envisages creating a 'future-ready' railway system by 2030 to meet projected demand up to 2050. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Bibek Debroy Committee (Committee for Mobilization of Resources for Major Railway Projects and Restructuring of Railways) recommended the merger of the Railway Budget with the General Budget, which was implemented from 2017-18. Statement 2 is incorrect. DFCs are primarily aimed at decongesting existing passenger lines by shifting freight traffic to dedicated corridors, thereby increasing the average speed and reliability of freight trains, and indirectly allowing for better management of passenger trains, not primarily increasing passenger train speeds across the network. Statement 3 is correct. The National Rail Plan 2030 aims to develop infrastructure to meet demand till 2050 and increase the modal share of railways in freight to 45%.
2. In the context of managing peak season demand and enhancing logistical efficiency in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to integrate infrastructure development across 16 ministries for multi-modal connectivity. 2. The 'Roll-on Roll-off' (Ro-Ro) service, often utilized by Indian Railways, is primarily designed for transporting passengers and their personal vehicles. 3. The 'Operation Greens' scheme, under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, focuses on stabilizing the supply of perishable commodities like TOP (Tomato, Onion, Potato) through better logistics. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. PM Gati Shakti is indeed a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity, integrating infrastructure projects across various ministries to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency. Statement 2 is incorrect. While Ro-Ro services involve transporting vehicles, the primary application in Indian Railways is for transporting loaded trucks on flat wagons, facilitating faster movement of goods and decongesting roads, not primarily passengers and their personal vehicles. Statement 3 is correct. 'Operation Greens' aims to enhance value realization for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses by stabilizing the supply of TOP crops and later extended to 22 perishable commodities, through better logistics and processing facilities.
3. Assertion (A): Indian Railways often operates special trains during festive seasons to cater to increased passenger demand, particularly on routes connecting major cities with states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Reason (R): Indian Railways, being a public utility, prioritizes social obligation and connectivity over purely commercial viability in its operational decisions. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true but R is false.
- D.A is false but R is true.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Assertion (A) is true, as stated in the news and is a common practice. Reason (R) is also true. Indian Railways, despite its commercial aspirations and need for financial viability, operates with a significant public service obligation. Providing connectivity, especially during peak demand periods like festivals, is a key aspect of its social mandate, even if some special services might not be optimally profitable. Therefore, R correctly explains why such special trains are operated.