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Indian Railways Arranges Special Assistance for Passengers Returning from Nepal Amid Devastating Floods

Indian Railways Arranges Special Assistance for Passengers Returning from Nepal Amid Devastating Floods

Aug 29, 2026 - 19:20
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  • In a bid to help passengers affected According to Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of East Central Railway (ECR
  • The passengers were accommodated on train number 17609 Patna-Purna Express, with two additional Third AC (3A) coaches attached at Patna
  • Speaking to Indianexpress.com, the CPRO further said that the number of additional coaches and other arrangements would be decided base

In a bid to help passengers affected According to Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of East Central Railway (ECR), 106 passengers travelled from Patna towards Maharashtra after returning from Nepal.

The passengers were accommodated on train number 17609 Patna-Purna Express, with two additional Third AC (3A) coaches attached at Patna. An additional ticket counter had also been opened overnight at Patna Junction so that passengers could get tickets without facing inconvenience.

Passenger Assistance Arrangements

Speaking to Indianexpress.com, the CPRO further said that the number of additional coaches and other arrangements would be decided based on passenger requirements. Teams from the Commercial department, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Medical department of Danapur Division were kept ready at Patna Junction to assist the returning passengers.

When the train reached Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, arrangements were made for breakfast, water and tea. The passengers were also given health check-ups as part of the special assistance provided during their onward journey.

The death toll from the floods crossed 650 on Saturday, while more than 2,400 people were still reported missing. Rescue operations continued across the affected areas despite intermittent rainfall. More than 15,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations.

Special Assistance Provided

Rescue operations continued across the affected areas despite intermittent rainfall.

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More than 15,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations.

Nepal floods latest update: Indian Railways has made special arrangements for passengers returning from Nepal amid devastating floods. The measures have been taken to help passengers continue their onward journey safely and without inconvenience. According to Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of East Central Railway (ECR), 106 passengers travelled from Patna towards Maharashtra after returning from Nepal.

He said the passengers were accommodated on train number 17609 Patna-Purna Express, with two additional Third AC (3A) coaches attached at Patna. He added that an additional ticket counter had also been opened overnight at Patna Junction so that passengers could get tickets without facing inconvenience. The 106 passengers arrived at Patna Junction after returning from Nepal.

(Image: East Central Railway) Speaking to Indianexpress.com, the CPRO further said that the number of additional coaches and other arrangements would be decided based on passenger requirements. "Teams from the Commercial department, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Medical department of Danapur Division were kept ready at Patna Junction to assist the returning passengers.

When the train reached Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, arrangements were made for breakfast, water and tea. The passengers were also given health check-ups as part of the special assistance provided during their onward journey," he said. The 106 passengers arrived at Patna Junction after returning from Nepal.

(Image: East Central Railway) The death toll from the floods crossed 650 on Saturday, while more than 2,400 people were still reported missing. Rescue operations continued across the affected areas despite intermittent rainfall. More than 15,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations.

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Indian Railways has arranged to accommodate passengers on train number 17609 Patna-Purna Express with additional coaches, an extra ticket counter, and teams from various departments to assist them.

More than 106 passengers were accommodated on train number 17609 Patna-Purna Express.

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