Indian Railways is increasing services for the Onam holiday period by nearly doubling the number of special train trips. Multiple outlets report that the railways plans to run 112 special train trips, aimed at meeting higher demand as people travel to and from Kerala during the festival season. The special services are intended to connect Kerala with major destination cities across the country, improving rail access during the rush period. One report notes that the total number of special trips for this year’s Onam season is substantially higher than in the previous arrangement, describing the expansion as close to a doubling of trips. While details such as specific routes and departure dates are not fully listed in the provided excerpts, the common elements across sources are the count of 112 trips and the focus on facilitating travel for the Onam rush by adding additional direct special trains. The reports present the move as a capacity addition by the railways for the festival period.