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.
Srivastava inspected the Cherlapalli railway station and assessed the facilities available to commuters. He also examined the station’s circulating area and reviewed the progress of approach road works.
Later, he interacted with passengers and rail users during a “Jan Samvaad” programme organised at Cherlapalli station where passengers shared their feedback and suggestions on various issues, including safety, hygiene, station cleanliness, drinking water facilities and the need for additional train services.Mr. Srivastava assured rail users that their suggestions would be carefully considered and appropriate measures taken to further improve passenger services and travel experience across the zone.
Similar interactions were conducted across the Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Nanded railway divisions, said a press release. Published - October 22, 2026 08:49 pm IST