RPF steps up security at major Southern Railway stations amid festive rush

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has increased security measures across major Southern Railway stations to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Pooja and Deepavali festive season. Enhanced protocols include increased surveillance, anti-sabotage checks, and strict enforcement against prohibited items.
Why it matters
Ensuring public safety during high-traffic holiday periods is a critical logistical challenge for national transport infrastructure.
RPF steps up security at major Southern Railway stations amid festive rush left Image used for representational purposes only R. Ragu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bisxyx/article71587679.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/04_Train%20Crowd.jpg RAGU R CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, 11/01/2025 Large number of passengers throng Egmore Railway Station ahead of Pongal festival in Chennai on Saturday. Photo. Ragu R / The Hindu Enhanced security measures have been introduced at major stations, the RPF said CHENNAI The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has stepped up security at major railway stations across Southern Railway in view of the Pooja holidays and the upcoming Deepavali festival.
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