Northern Railway has made special arrangements at major railway stations across the Delhi region to facilitate passengers travelling to their hometowns for Chhath celebrations, particularly those heading towards eastern parts of the country.
The Railways is operating 31 special trains from major stations in the Delhi region on November 11. Another 29 special trains are planned for November 12 to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the festive period.
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Important points readers should notice.
Northern Railway is operating 31 special trains from the Delhi region on November 11.
Another 29 special trains are planned for November 12.
Senior railway officials are monitoring crowd conditions at major stations.
A War Room has been established at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.
Live CCTV feeds are being used to monitor platforms, foot-over bridges and station surroundings.
Additional services may be arranged according to passenger demand.
The additional services are aimed at providing more travel options to passengers travelling to their native places for the festival.
Divisional Railway Managers, Additional Divisional Railway Managers and senior officials from the Delhi Division and railway headquarters are monitoring passenger movement and crowd conditions at major stations.
The Ministry of Railways has also established a War Room at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi to monitor railway operations during the festive season. The facility receives live visual feeds from railway stations, covering important areas such as platforms, foot-over bridges and station surroundings.
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Why This Matters
Chhath leads to increased passenger movement from Delhi towards Bihar and other eastern regions. Additional train services and crowd-monitoring arrangements are important for managing the festive rush and providing passengers with more travel options.
The monitoring arrangements are intended to help railway authorities assess crowd conditions and coordinate necessary measures at stations experiencing heavy passenger movement.
Northern Railway is also monitoring passenger demand to arrange additional special services wherever required. These measures are aimed at managing the festive rush and facilitating smoother journeys for passengers travelling for Chhath.
