Even though the Railway Board has removed the special and zero from the number in the name of express trains. Additional fare in the name of Pooja Special has also been stopped. But the trains are being operated on the basis of Covid protocol only.
When the old system of railways came into force, there was no place for the happiness of the common man. Started thinking, let’s get rid of special and extra fare now, facilities will also start getting. But their happiness vanished as soon as they reached the railway counters. Even after the trains returned to normalcy, the facilities for senior citizens, students, differently-abled and railway workers have not started before Kovid. People will have to wait for now for the concessions available in fares and seats and berths.
Still the operation of express trains is being done on the basis of Covid protocol,Â
Even though the Railway Board has removed the special and zero from the number in the name of express trains. Additional fare in the name of Pooja Special has also been stopped. But the trains are being operated on the basis of Kovid protocol only. Still only reserved tickets are valid in express trains. Tickets for general coaches are also being booked in reserve. Travel on general ticket is not allowed.
There is anger not only among the passengers but also among the employees’ organizations regarding this. NE Railway Mazdoor Union General Secretary KL Gupta and North Eastern Railway Employees Union General Secretary Vinod Kumar Rai have demanded the resumption of general tickets and facilities available before the Kovid period in express trains as soon as possible.
Experts say that the board has banned the concessions so that at least people travel and stay safe. But the crowd in the trains is increasing continuously. During Chhath festival, one lakh people started moving at Gorakhpur Junction instead of 40. 70 pairs of express trains are running in North Eastern Railway.
Passenger trains running as special
At present, zero has not been removed from the special and number in the name of passenger trains (passenger trains). Passenger trains are still running as specials. Express fare is also applicable. 75 pairs of passenger trains are running in North Eastern Railway.
Mail/Express Special and Holiday Special trains included in the 2021 timetable are being run on regular numbers. The fare of these trains is being charged as before Kovid. In the coming times, more facilities will be provided keeping in mind the situation of Kovid. You will be able to travel on a confirmed ticket in Mail/Express trains only. It is mandatory to wear a mask in the station premises and during the journey.
