# Railway Minister reviews Diwali-Chhath preparations

> Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw checks Diwali-Chhath train readiness at Rail Bhavan war room.
- Title: Railway Minister reviews Diwali-Chhath preparations | Shortify
- Summary: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw checks Diwali-Chhath train readiness at Rail Bhavan war room.
- Keywords: ashwini vaishnaw, railway minister, diwali chhath, railway war room, rail bhavan, train congestion, railway expansion, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/ashwini-vaishnaw-visits-railway-war-room-at-rail-bhavan-to-review-diwali-chhath-arrangements/videoshow/135634383.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:51:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ashwini vaishnaw, railway minister, diwali chhath, railway war room, rail bhavan, train congestion, railway expansion
## Railway Minister reviews Diwali-Chhath plans
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took stock of the Railways' festival-season preparedness at the war room in New Delhi's Rail Bhavan.
## Peak congestion expected
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the rail network is facing peak congestion due to increased passenger and freight movement.
## Rail expansion progress
He said 36,000 km of additional tracks have been laid in the last 10 years, while seven major corridors are being quadrupled.
## Increased train capacity
The expansion will enable over 1,000 additional regular trains, easing congestion and improving reservation availability.
## Key takeaway

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed 36,000 km of rail expansion over 10 years will ease Diwali-Chhath congestion with 1,000 additional trains.