SCR operated 120 special services, carried four lakh passengers last week
South Central Railway (SCR) operated 120 special trains to accommodate a surge of four lakh passengers during the festival season. The railway is also focusing on infrastructure upgrades and passenger feedback through the Amrit Station Scheme.
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SCR operated 120 special services, carried four lakh passengers last week HYDERABAD South Central Railway (SCR) operated around 120 special trains to key destinations during the past week, facilitating travel for nearly four lakh additional passengers amid the ongoing festival season, said General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava said on Thursday. The zone would continue to meet the surge in passenger demand during the festive period by operating special services and providing additional coaches in regular trains. It is also undertaking several initiatives to improve passenger convenience, including large-scale redevelopment of railway stations under the Amrit Station Scheme, enhancing cleanliness at stations and onboard trains, and upgrading passenger facilities, he said. Mr.
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