HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Nov 11: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken wide-ranging initiatives in an organised manner across its various stations to ensure the smooth handling of passengers during and after the Chhath festival. NF Railway ensured safe and smooth travel for families to reunite during this festive season and a safe return within its jurisdiction. To accommodate the ongoing rush of passengers, a total of 52 pairs of special trains comprising more than 600 trips were operated to and from the jurisdiction of NFR. Passengers appreciated the measures taken to handle the rush at stations during the Chhath festival.
Extensive arrangements were made at stations for the convenience of passengers. Main stations had designated waiting areas and were equipped with public announcement systems, train display boards, seating areas, and CCTV cameras for the convenience of passengers. Additionally, security measures were arranged in a planned manner at all major stations and trains. Elaborate crowd control arrangements were made at all major and important railway stations, where a large footfall of devotees was predicted. Senior officials of the Commercial Department were stationed at these stations to monitor all activities to regulate the crowd systematically. Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police were deployed at platforms, foot-over bridges, and circulating areas to regulate the crowd smoothly to avoid stampede-like situations during the heavy rush period. Arrangements were also made to provide ease of boarding and de-boarding from trains at originating and destination stations.
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NF Railway is committed to prioritising a secure and enjoyable travel experience for all passengers during such a rush season. Various awareness drives have also been conducted through print, electronic, and official social media handles of NFR from time to time.
