New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while addressing the press at Rail Bhawan, said that after discussions with Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Union Minister Lalan Singh, and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, it was decided to make special arrangements for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. He emphasized that passengers should also be facilitated during their return journey.

It was decided that over 12,000 special trains will run for Diwali and Chhath. Due care will be taken to ensure passengers face no difficulties during their return travel.

Passengers undertaking onward journeys between October 13 to 26 and return journeys between November 17 to December 1 will be offered a 20% d...