Mobile ticketing devices debut at Nagpur Station for Tajuddin Baba Urs
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Approximately 5,500 unreserved tickets were issued using these innovative devices from Monday to Wednesday, streamlining the ticketing process for the massive influx of devotees.
The Nagpur Division of Central Railway operated four special trains to ferry devotees from Mumbai and Nashik to Nagpur for the Urs, a significant socio-religious event attracting diverse communities. Divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg emphasised the railway's commitment to serving India's rich cultural and religious diversity.
"The Urs crowd management was a challenge due to the festival's unique appeal across various faiths.
Our team worked tirelessly to ensure devotees travel safely," Garg stated.
In order to manage over three lakh devotees attending the Urs, the Nagpur Division implemented comprehensive crowd control measures. Senior divisional commercial manager Aman Mittal detailed the arrangements, noting that 90 additional ticket-checking staff and 70 extra Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel were deployed.
"We anticipated heavy commuter movement and devised elaborate plans to ensure smooth operations," Mittal said.
The division has also set up a dedicated waiting area near Platform No. 8, from where the special trains, carrying over 5,000 passengers, are operating. Facilities have been set up for round-the-clock refreshments in this area to enhance commuter comfort. Five MUTS devices are being used to issue tickets efficiently, catering to the large volume of unreserved passengers travelling to the Urs.
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Three ambulances with doctors and a firefighting bike are on duty outside the station. A large holding area has also been set up to accommodate the crowd.
The introduction of MUTS at Nagpur station marks a significant step in modernising ticketing processes for large-scale religious gatherings. The seamless coordination of ticketing, crowd management, and safety measures are ensuring a smooth experience for devotees, reinforcing Central Railway's dedication to facilitating India's vibrant cultural events.
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Nagpur: After the successful implementation of hand-held mobile ticketing devices during the Pandharpur Yatra in Solapur, the mobile unreserved ticketing service (MUTS) made its debut at Nagpur railway station during the ongoing Tajuddin Baba Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Approximately 5,500 unreserved tickets were issued using these innovative devices from Monday to Wednesday, streamlining the ticketing process for the massive influx of devotees. The Nagpur Division of Central Railway operated four special trains to ferry devotees from Mumbai and Nashik to Nagpur for the Urs, a significant socio-religious event attracting diverse communities. Divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg emphasised the railway's commitment to serving India's rich cultural and religious diversity. "The Urs crowd management was a challenge due to the festival's unique appeal across various faiths. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure devotees travel safely," Garg stated. In order to manage over three lakh devotees attending the Urs, the Nagpur Division implemented comprehensive crowd control measures. Senior divisional commercial manager Aman Mittal detailed the arrangements, noting that 90 additional ticket-checking staff and 70 extra Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel were deployed. "We anticipated heavy commuter movement and devised elaborate plans to ensure smooth operations," Mittal said. The division has also set up a dedicated waiting area near Platform No. 8, from where the special trains, carrying over 5,000 passengers, are operating. Facilities have been set up for round-the-clock refreshments in this area to enhance commuter comfort. Five MUTS devices are being used to issue tickets efficiently, catering to the large volume of unreserved passengers travelling to the Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Three ambulances with doctors and a firefighting bike are on duty outside the station. A large holding area has also been set up to accommodate the crowd. The introduction of MUTS at Nagpur station marks a significant step in modernising ticketing processes for large-scale religious gatherings. The seamless coordination of ticketing, crowd management, and safety measures are ensuring a smooth experience for devotees, reinforcing Central Railway's dedication to facilitating India's vibrant cultural events.
