The Central Railways stated it’s continuously monitoring trains to Bihar as giant crowds collect at practice stations to go dwelling for the Chhath Puja, which is able to begin from November 17. The authorities are on alert after one particular person was killed and several other others had been injured in a stampede on the Surat railway station in Gujarat final week.
Shivraj Manaspure, the Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of Central Railways, stated round 5 to 6 trains go to Bihar from Maharashtra day by day and they’re being continuously monitored. The Railway Safety Power makes use of physique cams, canine squads, hand-held steel detectors, walkie talkies and hand announcement methods to manage the group.
He added that there have been no incidents of stampedes within the 5 areas beneath the Central Railways and if passengers are left behind, they’re requested to catch one other one later.
525 FESTIVAL-SPECIAL TRAINS INTRODUCED
The Central Railways officer stated 525 festival-special trains had been launched to handle the group rush throughout the competition season. These trains had been launched to ferry 7.5 lakh passengers who’re anticipated to collect on the practice stations between October 1 and December 31.
He added that 110 and 190 particular trains had been launched for Bihar and UP respectively. For Maharashtra, 116 trains had been launched. Other than the particular trains, round 350 trains ferry passengers throughout state traces each day.
In Maharashtra, giant crowds have been noticed on the key junctions comparable to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Dadar station and LTT (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus). These stations are being monitored by the Railway Safety Power and the Authorities Railway Police.
Shivraj Manaspure stated a assist desk has been opened on the key stations as a holding space for passengers. He added that the overall and sleeper class coaches are additionally being continuously elevated.
“We are fully prepared and have released more trains earlier. We have trains too and there is no shortage, as spare coaches are also used. We have created multiple rakes. We are fully prepared. Currently, we are carrying 10-12 lakh passengers across India,” stated the Railways official.
He added that winter-special trains can even be introduced shortly.