Central Railway, in an attempt to ease passenger movement during the busy long weekend that includes Independence Day and the Rakhi festival, has announced 18 special trains that will run between August 15 and 20, 2024. These trains will connect major destinations and bookings can be made through the railway website or at the nearest computerized reservation centre. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer, stated that these special trains were planned due to the increased demand and reservations are already open. Delhi Metro and Delhi airport have also announced new schedules and security measures for Independence Day.