2,000 additional trains to be run on routes popular with migrant workers

Friday, 12 July 2024
Indian Railways is set to launch 2,000 more trains on popular migrant routes to address long waiting lists. The trains will cater to cities in Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, connecting to Delhi, Mumbai, and other states. These trains will have a mix of general and sleeper coaches, with a few AC coaches included.

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