HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 28: In view of the upcoming Holi festival and the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has implemented a series of comprehensive and passenger-friendly measures across its entire zone to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel. With a strong focus on teamwork, vigilance and a passenger-first approach, NFR is geared up to provide a safe, efficient and pleasant festive travel experience.
As part of the festive preparedness plan, Indian Railways will operate 14 pairs of Holi Special trains over NFR for a total of 128 trips to manage the additional rush during the peak travel period. These special services will supplement regular train operations and provide additional capacity, benefiting passengers travelling to and from key destinations across the region. All major railway stations under NFR jurisdiction have been prepared with enhanced arrangements to manage the anticipated rush.
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Dedicated holding areas have been set up at major stations to manage passenger flow efficiently. These areas are equipped with real-time Passenger Information Systems, clean drinking water, hygienic toilets, adequate seating and proper ventilation to ensure comfort. For enhanced safety and crowd regulation, additional RPF, GRP and commercial staff have been deployed round-the-clock. Queue management, regulated entry and continuous monitoring of platforms and circulating areas are being undertaken to prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth movement of passengers.
Technological support has further strengthened preparedness efforts. Real-time CCTV surveillance, drone monitoring at sensitive locations, automatic ticket vending machines for faster ticketing, Segway scooters for rapid response and dedicated war rooms at divisional offices and headquarters are ensuring 24×7 operational oversight and swift response to any contingency.
Intensified cleanliness drives are being carried out across stations and trains to maintain high standards of hygiene during the festive season. Close coordination among operating, commercial, security and engineering departments is ensuring seamless execution of the preparedness plan. With a strong focus on vigilance, coordination and passenger-first service, Northeast Frontier Railway remains committed to delivering a safe, secure and pleasant travel experience during the Holi festival.
