Northern Railway makes elaborate arrangements to provide smooth travel experience during this festive season

New Delhi, October 23, 2024 – During this festive season, Northern Railway has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for passengers. To accommodate the expected surge in demand, Northern Railway in association with other zonal railways is operating 3,144 Festival special trains during the festival season from 01.10.2024 to 30.11.2024. Northern Railway has made provision to run unreserved special trains to clear extra rush in case of need on a real time basis. A total of 59 extra coaches are being added to various trains, making 2996 trips and accommodating over 2.25 lakh passengers during the festive period.

Arrangements:

Designated holding areas shall be created at important stations to prevent overcrowding at platforms. In these holding areas, various arrangements like installation of big screens for train position/information and infotainment shall be done. Additional special ticket counters shall be operational. RPF Helpdesks shall be available, deployment of additional RPF battalion including female staff at platforms and in trains to regulate the crowd shall be done. Manilla ropes are being used to regulate the crowd at platforms, RPF personnel are using Hand held loudspeakers to regulate the entry of passengers in GS coaches.

Strict measures are being implemented to prevent unauthorized entry into reserved coaches, curb the carrying of inflammable materials, and address issues like smoking and littering in trains and station premises.

Increased deployment of ticket checking staff and RPF personnel to manage crowds at FOBs, entry/exit points, platforms, booking offices, and other areas.

Adequate counters for food/snacks/meals shall be operational at platforms. Janta Khana shall be made available at platforms. Timely announcements regarding the running of special trains and extra coaches are being made at stations. To ensure the smooth functioning of operations, Northern Railway has directed station authorities to avoid last-minute platform changes. Dedicated platforms for festival special trains are being allotted.

Northern Railway is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and hassle-free journey to all passengers during the festive season.