SCR gears up for Dasara, Deepavali rush with enhanced crowd management measures
South Central Railway (SCR) is implementing enhanced crowd management measures at major railway stations for the upcoming Dasara, Deepavali, and Chhath festival season. General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava directed officials to deploy ground operation teams, barricade construction sites, monitor passenger demand for additional trains, and conduct safety drives to ensure passenger safety and smooth operations.
Why it matters
This ensures public safety and efficient travel for millions during peak festival seasons, preventing overcrowding and potential accidents at major transport hubs, which is crucial for public welfare and infrastructure management.
South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Monday directed officials to strengthen crowd management arrangements across major railway stations in view of the upcoming festival season, including Dasara, Deepavali and Chhath.
Reviewing preparedness measures at a meeting held at Rail Nilayam with senior railway officials, Mr. Srivastava stressed the need for heightened vigilance and effective implementation of crowd-control plans to ensure passenger safety and prevent overcrowding during the peak travel period.
He advised the deployment of dedicated ground operation teams comprising Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at major stations to manage passenger movement and address operational challenges arising from the expected surge in footfall.
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