Ministry of Railways press release · 19 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Railways Ensures Smooth Travel Amid Summer Vacation Rush with Special Trains and Effective Crowd Management at Udhna Station in Gujarat

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Over 23,000 Passengers Facilitated at Udhna; Two More Special Trains to Be Operated at Night Passengers Appreciate Improved Facilities, Staff Support and Special Train Arrangements During Peak Season Posted On: 19 APR 2026 8:41PM by PIB Delhi Indian Railways is operating special trains during the Summer Season 2026 to address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. Passengers travelling to their hometowns during the summer vacation have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by Western Railway at Udhna Railway Station in Gujarat. The coordinated measures have ensured smooth and convenient travel during the peak rush period. Today, more than 23,000 passengers have been facilitated through regular and special train services, with two additional special trains scheduled to depart at 21:40 hrs and 23:30 hrs to further ease congestion. The operation of special trains has significantly improved crowd management at the station. Passengers noted that regulated boarding and systematic queue management have made their journeys more comfortable compared to previous years. Effective crowd and queue management systems at Udhna Railway Station have ensured orderly passenger movement. Continuous monitoring, deployment of on-ground staff, and provision of essential amenities have contributed to a safe and comfortable travel experience. Indian Railways continues to assess demand and operate additional services as required, while advising passengers to rely only on official communication and avoid misinformation. There has been no incident of stampede reported at Surat or Udhna Railway Stations. Clarification on Passenger Movement at Udhna and Surat Railway Stations During the course of passenger movement for special train services, a brief disturbance occurred when a few unruly boys… pic.twitter.com/nyhpBQh8gd — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 Passenger Express Satisfaction Over Arrangements Passengers appreciated the facilities provided at the station, stating that arrangements for seating and regulated boarding have improved significantly. Many noted that the availability of special trains has reduced overcrowding and ensured a more organised travel experience. पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्रियों के लिए की गई व्यवस्थाओं से यात्री संतुष्ट नजर आए। यात्रियों ने बताया कि ग्रीष्मकालीन छुट्टियों में यात्रा कर रहे यात्रियों की यात्रा सहज और सुविधाजनक हो सके, इस… pic.twitter.com/Vp0F9D9zR3 — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 A passenger heading to Banaras highlighted the role of railway staff in assisting passengers. He reported that staff members are actively managing queues and helping passengers board trains in an orderly manner, ensuring safety and timely departures. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान पश्चिम रेलवे के गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्री रेलवे की व्यवस्थाओं से संतुष्ट नजर आए। आज लगभग 21,000 यात्रियों को विभिन्न ट्रेनों के माध्यम से उनके गंतव्य तक रवाना किया गया, साथ ही यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए ट्रेनों को… pic.twitter.com/LivzcfzPAW — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 A passenger travelling from Valsad to Mau shared that additional halts and better coordination has helped him reach his destination more conveniently. He acknowledged the efforts made to accommodate passengers and improve overall travel conditions during the peak season. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान अपने गृहनगर जा रहे यात्रियों ने पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा उधना स्टेशन पर की गई बेहतर व्यवस्थाओं पर संतोष जताया। यात्रियों ने स्पेशल ट्रेनों से बेहतर भीड़ प्रबंधन और वलसाड-मऊ के लिए दिए गए विशेष ठहराव (स्पेशल हॉल्ट) हेतु पश्चिम रेलवे का धन्यवाद किया, जिससे… pic.twitter.com/QmSaOJsvE1 — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring safe, efficient and well-managed passenger operations, especially during peak travel periods such as the summer vacation season. Continuous monitoring, timely augmentation of services, and coordinated on-ground efforts are being maintained to provide a smooth and comfortable travel experience for all passengers. ***** Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma (Release ID: 2253587) Visitor Counter : 613 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Gujarati , Kannada Ministry of Railways Railways Ensures Smooth Travel Amid Summer Vacation Rush with Special Trains and Effective Crowd Management at Udhna Station in Gujarat Over 23,000 Passengers Facilitated at Udhna; Two More Special Trains to Be Operated at Night Passengers Appreciate Improved Facilities, Staff Support and Special Train Arrangements During Peak Season Posted On: 19 APR 2026 8:41PM by PIB Delhi Indian Railways is operating special trains during the Summer Season 2026 to address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. Passengers travelling to their hometowns during the summer vacation have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by Western Railway at Udhna Railway Station in Gujarat. The coordinated measures have ensured smooth and convenient travel during the peak rush period. Today, more than 23,000 passengers have been facilitated through regular and special train services, with two additional special trains scheduled to depart at 21:40 hrs and 23:30 hrs to further ease congestion. The operation of special trains has significantly improved crowd management at the station. Passengers noted that regulated boarding and systematic queue management have made their journeys more comfortable compared to previous years. Effective crowd and queue management systems at Udhna Railway Station have ensured orderly passenger movement. Continuous monitoring, deployment of on-ground staff, and provision of essential amenities have contributed to a safe and comfortable travel experience. Indian Railways continues to assess demand and operate additional services as required, while advising passengers to rely only on official communication and avoid misinformation. There has been no incident of stampede reported at Surat or Udhna Railway Stations. Clarification on Passenger Movement at Udhna and Surat Railway Stations During the course of passenger movement for special train services, a brief disturbance occurred when a few unruly boys… pic.twitter.com/nyhpBQh8gd — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 Passenger Express Satisfaction Over Arrangements Passengers appreciated the facilities provided at the station, stating that arrangements for seating and regulated boarding have improved significantly. Many noted that the availability of special trains has reduced overcrowding and ensured a more organised travel experience. पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्रियों के लिए की गई व्यवस्थाओं से यात्री संतुष्ट नजर आए। यात्रियों ने बताया कि ग्रीष्मकालीन छुट्टियों में यात्रा कर रहे यात्रियों की यात्रा सहज और सुविधाजनक हो सके, इस… pic.twitter.com/Vp0F9D9zR3 — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 A passenger heading to Banaras highlighted the role of railway staff in assisting passengers. He reported that staff members are actively managing queues and helping passengers board trains in an orderly manner, ensuring safety and timely departures. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान पश्चिम रेलवे के गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्री रेलवे की व्यवस्थाओं से संतुष्ट नजर आए। आज लगभग 21,000 यात्रियों को विभिन्न ट्रेनों के माध्यम से उनके गंतव्य तक रवाना किया गया, साथ ही यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए ट्रेनों को… pic.twitter.com/LivzcfzPAW — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 A passenger travelling from Valsad to Mau shared that additional halts and better coordination has helped him reach his destination more conveniently. He acknowledged the efforts made to accommodate passengers and improve overall travel conditions during the peak season. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान अपने गृहनगर जा रहे यात्रियों ने पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा उधना स्टेशन पर की गई बेहतर व्यवस्थाओं पर संतोष जताया। यात्रियों ने स्पेशल ट्रेनों से बेहतर भीड़ प्रबंधन और वलसाड-मऊ के लिए दिए गए विशेष ठहराव (स्पेशल हॉल्ट) हेतु पश्चिम रेलवे का धन्यवाद किया, जिससे… pic.twitter.com/QmSaOJsvE1 — Western Railway (@WesternRly) April 19, 2026 Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring safe, efficient and well-managed passenger operations, especially during peak travel periods such as the summer vacation season. Continuous monitoring, timely augmentation of services, and coordinated on-ground efforts are being maintained to provide a smooth and comfortable travel experience for all passengers. ***** Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma (Release ID: 2253587) Passengers Appreciate Improved Facilities, Staff Support and Special Train Arrangements During Peak Season " /> Indian Railways is operating special trains during the Summer Season 2026 to address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. Passengers travelling to their hometowns during the summer vacation have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by Western Railway at Udhna Railway Station in Gujarat. The coordinated measures have ensured smooth and convenient travel during the peak rush period. Today, more than 23,000 passengers have been facilitated through regular and special train services, with two additional special trains scheduled to depart at 21:40 hrs and 23:30 hrs to further ease congestion. The operation of special trains has significantly improved crowd management at the station. Passengers noted that regulated boarding and systematic queue management have made their journeys more comfortable compared to previous years. Effective crowd and queue management systems at Udhna Railway Station have ensured orderly passenger movement. Continuous monitoring, deployment of on-ground staff, and provision of essential amenities have contributed to a safe and comfortable travel experience. Indian Railways continues to assess demand and operate additional services as required, while advising passengers to rely only on official communication and avoid misinformation. There has been no incident of stampede reported at Surat or Udhna Railway Stations. Clarification on Passenger Movement at Udhna and Surat Railway Stations During the course of passenger movement for special train services, a brief disturbance occurred when a few unruly boys… <a href="https://t.co/nyhpBQh8gd">pic.twitter.com/nyhpBQh8gd</a>— Western Railway (@WesternRly) <a href="https://twitter.com/WesternRly/status/2045871358773776453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a> Passenger Express Satisfaction Over Arrangements Passengers appreciated the facilities provided at the station, stating that arrangements for seating and regulated boarding have improved significantly. Many noted that the availability of special trains has reduced overcrowding and ensured a more organised travel experience. पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्रियों के लिए की गई व्यवस्थाओं से यात्री संतुष्ट नजर आए। यात्रियों ने बताया कि ग्रीष्मकालीन छुट्टियों में यात्रा कर रहे यात्रियों की यात्रा सहज और सुविधाजनक हो सके, इस… <a href="https://t.co/Vp0F9D9zR3">pic.twitter.com/Vp0F9D9zR3</a>— Western Railway (@WesternRly) <a href="https://twitter.com/WesternRly/status/2045828161041232383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a> A passenger heading to Banaras highlighted the role of railway staff in assisting passengers. He reported that staff members are actively managing queues and helping passengers board trains in an orderly manner, ensuring safety and timely departures. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान पश्चिम रेलवे के गुजरात स्थित उधना रेलवे स्टेशन पर अपने गृहनगर जाने वाले यात्री रेलवे की व्यवस्थाओं से संतुष्ट नजर आए। आज लगभग 21,000 यात्रियों को विभिन्न ट्रेनों के माध्यम से उनके गंतव्य तक रवाना किया गया, साथ ही यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए ट्रेनों को… <a href="https://t.co/LivzcfzPAW">pic.twitter.com/LivzcfzPAW</a>— Western Railway (@WesternRly) <a href="https://twitter.com/WesternRly/status/2045827508235551072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a> A passenger travelling from Valsad to Mau shared that additional halts and better coordination has helped him reach his destination more conveniently. He acknowledged the efforts made to accommodate passengers and improve overall travel conditions during the peak season. ग्रीष्मकालीन अवकाश के दौरान अपने गृहनगर जा रहे यात्रियों ने पश्चिम रेलवे द्वारा उधना स्टेशन पर की गई बेहतर व्यवस्थाओं पर संतोष जताया। यात्रियों ने स्पेशल ट्रेनों से बेहतर भीड़ प्रबंधन और वलसाड-मऊ के लिए दिए गए विशेष ठहराव (स्पेशल हॉल्ट) हेतु पश्चिम रेलवे का धन्यवाद किया, जिससे… <a href="https://t.co/QmSaOJsvE1">pic.twitter.com/QmSaOJsvE1</a>— Western Railway (@WesternRly) <a href="https://twitter.com/WesternRly/status/2045838000693948706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a> Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring safe, efficient and well-managed passenger operations, especially during peak travel periods such as the summer vacation season. 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