To ease Diwali and Chhath rush, railways introduces a 'Round Trip Package' offering a 20% fare rebate on return journeys booked together. Bookings open August 14, 2025, for onward travel between October 13-26, 2025, and return travel between November 17-December 1. The scheme aims to manage passenger traffic, improve train utilization, and benefit passengers planning extended vacations.
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