Poll special trains may be a possibility

March 16, 2016 13:56

The government today did not rule out the possibility of running 'election special' trains on the line of festival specials which are introduced to cater to peak season demand on certain routes. Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha told the Lok Sabha that running of such trains is "demand driven." "We will keep in mind the suggestion of the member," he said responding to a supplementary.

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