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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Mobile ticketing devices debut at Nagpur Station for Tajuddin Baba Urs
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.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Check orange I-Card before buying food from Rly vendors
Nagpur: In a move to enhance food safety for commuters, the Nagpur Division of Central Railway has started implementing the railway board's order to distribute Orange I-Cards to the authorised contractual vendors. The move aims to ensure hygienic and safe food at railway stations. The initiative, rolled out for the first time at Nagpur railway station, is being hailed by passengers. Following the railway board's directive to issue digitised I-Cards — yellow for employees and orange for contractual staff — to help commuters identify the categorisation of the personnel. The Orange I-cards, embedded with digitised information for quick verification, mark a step up from the earlier QR code-based authentication system implemented by Nagpur division to eliminate unauthorised vendors. Approximately 450 Orange I-Cards are being distributed to food vendors. Railway authorities have urged commuters to purchase food only from vendors having the Orange I-Card. "This system not only enhances food safety but also builds confidence among passengers," said a senior official from Nagpur Division.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Temporary curbs on sale of platform tickets at Nagpur and Ajni stations
Nagpur: To ensure safe and smooth passenger movement during the anticipated heavy rush on the occasion of Urs at Tajbagh, Central Railway's Nagpur Division has implemented a temporary restriction on the sale of platform tickets at Nagpur and Ajni Railway Stations for a period of four days, from Tuesday, July 22, to Friday, July 25, 2025. The measure aims to regulate crowd movement on the platforms and minimise inconvenience to passengers. However, platform tickets will be issued to those accompanying senior citizens, ailing passengers, women passengers, children, illiterate individuals, and others who may require assistance and are unable to manage independently. Station supervisors have been authorised to exercise discretion and take decisions in such situations. Announcements will be made and informative displays will be put up on passenger information boards at all booking windows. Station staff and supervisors have been sensitised to implement the measure. # Awareness campaign on RailMadad Central Railway will conduct an awareness drive from August 1 to 14 to promote RailMadad — Indian Railways' integrated grievance redressal mechanism — and the All India Helpline no. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo 139. RailMadad is a centralised digital platform that facilitates real-time registration and redressal of passenger grievances related to train services, cleanliness, catering, coach conditions, and other amenities. Passengers can lodge complaints through various channels: call or SMS to 139, the RailMadad mobile app, official website, email, and social media platforms. Announcements and direct passenger outreach will be undertaken across key stations and onboard trains to educate passengers on the benefits of using the platform.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DRM, Nagpur Inspects Redevelopment Works at Balharshah and Chandrapur Stations
Nagpur: Vinayak Garg, divisional railway manager (DRM), Nagpur Division, Central Railway, conducted a comprehensive inspection of key redevelopment works at Balharshah and Chandrapur on Friday. The visit focused on reviewing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing both freight and passenger services. At Ballarshah, Garg inspected the ongoing development works at the goods shed and reviewed the planning for a new dedicated goods shed line, which are expected to boost freight movement and ensure smoother logistics handling. Subsequently, Garg reviewed the progress of works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at both Ballarshah and Chandrapur stations. The redevelopment at these stations includes modernised station buildings, expanded circulating areas, upgraded passenger amenities, and aesthetically enhanced station premises. Garg was accompanied by chief project manager (CPM), Gati Shakti, and other senior branch officers from the division. During the visit, Garg emphasised the timely completion of projects with adherence to safety standards to ensure quality in all aspects of construction and passenger-centric facilities.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Vivekananda Kendra releases poster of Youth Leadership Development Initiative
Nagpur: Every year, Vivekananda Kendra organizes various workshops throughout the year under the Youth Leadership Development Initiative. This year, on the occasion of , the poster for this year's Youth Leadership Development Initiative was unveiled by Dhananjay Velukar, director of the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (Nagpur Division), Bharat Joshi, head of Vivekananda Kendra Vidarbha Region, and Kshamatai Dabholekar, head of Vivekananda Kendra Nagpur City. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Youth Leadership Development Initiative focuses on four key dimensions: Adventure, Service, Self-Study (Swadhyaya), and Patriotism. Through these dimensions, the youth get an opportunity to acquire life skills, managerial abilities, and more. Therefore, more and more youth should connect with Vivekananda Kendra and actively participate in this initiative," appealed Asavari Kulkarni, head of Youth Leadership Development of Nagpur unit of Vivekananda Kendra. The event was compered by Prutha Chourikar. Alpana Bakhale presented a song. Nilima Keskar, co-head of Nagpur unit, gave the welcome address. Sanjeevani Vaidya introduced the chief guests. Shantanu Kite provided information about the initiative. Youth leaders Shubham Jais and Shravani Sole presented yoga demonstrations. Youth volunteers Bharat Rai, Nandini Bagadiya, and Vedant Pathak efficiently handled the event.
