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Ahmedabad: Anticipating rush for Diwali and Chhath festivals, Western Railway has temporarily suspended sale of platform tickets at Ahmedabad and Sabarmati stations. This measure, aimed at managing the expected surge in passenger traffic, came into effect on Thursday and will remain in place till Oct 27.Railway authorities stated that the decision is part of a strategic plan to ensure passenger safety, convenience, and smooth transit during one of the busiest travel times of the year. By limiting access to platforms, the authorities aim to create a more secure and comfortable environment for those travelling during the festive season, the officials said in the statement.
According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, this remarkable feat comes amid the operation of numerous Diwali-Chhath Festival Special trains on the division's already busy network. Despite these challenges, meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and dedicated teamwork ensured flawless punctuality. The Mumbai Central Division manages one of India's busiest and most complex passenger operations, running over 1,400 suburban trains and around 150 Mail/Express ...Read More >
A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the India ...Read More >
Surat, Oct 19 (PTI) Unprecedented crowds have been witnessed at Surat railway station in Gujarat over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath, with Western Railway operating special trains to cater to the festival rush. The Western Railway, in a release on Sunday, said that it has notified around 75 pairs of special trains for the festive season that were making more than 2,400 trips to ferry passengers. According to officials, personnel from the police, Railway Protection Force and Railways are working in coordination to control the rush, as the Sura ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: To accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 additional special trains in the coming days, the Railway Ministry announced on Monday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement at the Railway Board's War Room and commended staff members for their round-the-clock efforts. He also extended festive greetings to railway personnel on the occasion of Diwali. This year, Indian Railways is operating 12,011 special trains to ensure smooth and comfortable travel during the festiv ...Read More >
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The South Central Railway has approved the change of name of Aurangabad Railway Station of Nanded Division over South Central Railway to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said A.Sridhar, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Central Railway, in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the railway code and station code will now be CPSN. Also Read | Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi Urges Citizens To Share Suggestions for Celebrating 150 Years of India's National Song, Says 'Vande Mataram Evokes Maternal Affection of Maa Bharati'. Meanwhil ...Read More >
New Delhi: On preparation of railways during festive season, Executive Director, Information & Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar said, "...Indian Railways has made comprehensive plans to operate more than 12,000 trains this year on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath Puja. In the past few days, through the trains we have operated, we have facilitated around 1 crore passengers solely through special trains... The main objective of running these trains is to provide convenience to the large numbe ...Read More >
Over 1,500 general tickets were sold through six mobile ticketing facilities at the station on the first day In a first, the Western Railway authorities Wednesday started a mobile ticketing facility at crowded Udhna Railway station in Surat for homebound migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in unreserved festival special trains. In view of Diwali, Chhath Puja and Bihar Assembly elections, a large number of migrant labourers working in the Surat textile industry have started going to the ...Read More >