Indian Railways Launches 244 Special Trains for Christmas, New Year Rush

• Indian Railways announced 244 special train services to manage the Christmas and New Year festive rush.
• These trains aim to reduce waiting lists and provide confirmed berths across 8 zones.
• Central Railway (76 trips) and Western Railway (72 trips) are operating the highest number of special services.
• Key routes include Mumbai to Goa, Delhi, Howrah, and Pune to Sanganer.
• Passengers are advised to book tickets early via IRCTC, arrive 30-45 minutes before departure, and use digital ticketing.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways adds 244 special trains to ease Christmas & New Year travel rush.