Special services soon to clear Deepavali rush

CHENNAI: Southern Railway will soon announce special services to clear the rush for Deepavali, a senior official said today.

"We will be announcing the trains for (clearing) Deepavali rush and then further on for Christman and New Year," Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Misra told reporters here.

He recalled that the Railways had operated specials during Onam too.

Every year, Southern Railway operates special services during the Pongal and Deepavali festival seasons in the state.