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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Railways announce special trains and crowd management plan for Shrawani mela
Patna: With the holy month of 'Shrawani' beginning on July 11, the railways announced an elaborate plan to manage the massive influx of pilgrims travelling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and other religious destinations across Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As many as 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains will operate from various parts of the state and beyond, including cities like Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for devotees, said Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary. According to Choudhary, to prevent long queues and facilitate smoother ticketing operations, additional unreserved and reserved ticket counters will come into operation at key railway stations. Mobile ticket vans and UTS mobile app services are also being promoted. "Station staff will be deployed in larger numbers to manage the crowd, with regular announcements on the public address system to guide pilgrims about train schedules, platforms and safety precautions. Daily cleanliness drives will be intensified across key stations. Extra housekeeping staff and mechanised cleaning systems are being used to maintain hygiene in waiting areas, platforms and restrooms. Provision of safe drinking water through additional water kiosks will be ensured, while temporary food stalls by IRCTC are also being set up," the DRM said. East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said special emphasis will be laid on punctuality, with a dedicated control room monitoring their movement in real-time. Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police personnel are being deployed in large numbers to maintain law and order. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baggage scanning, CCTV camera surveillance and regular patrolling will be in place to ensure passengers' safety, he said. Patna: With the holy month of 'Shrawani' beginning on July 11, the railways announced an elaborate plan to manage the massive influx of pilgrims travelling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and other religious destinations across Bihar. As many as 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains will operate from various parts of the state and beyond, including cities like Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for devotees, said Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary. According to Choudhary, to prevent long queues and facilitate smoother ticketing operations, additional unreserved and reserved ticket counters will come into operation at key railway stations. Mobile ticket vans and UTS mobile app services are also being promoted. "Station staff will be deployed in larger numbers to manage the crowd, with regular announcements on the public address system to guide pilgrims about train schedules, platforms and safety precautions. Daily cleanliness drives will be intensified across key stations. Extra housekeeping staff and mechanised cleaning systems are being used to maintain hygiene in waiting areas, platforms and restrooms. Provision of safe drinking water through additional water kiosks will be ensured, while temporary food stalls by IRCTC are also being set up," the DRM said. East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said special emphasis will be laid on punctuality, with a dedicated control room monitoring their movement in real-time. Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police personnel are being deployed in large numbers to maintain law and order. Baggage scanning, CCTV camera surveillance and regular patrolling will be in place to ensure passengers' safety, he said.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rlys, PMC carry out cleaning drive at Patna Jn
Patna: With heavy rain lashing the city on Monday night, and forecast of further rainfall over the next few days, the railways, in coordination with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), carried out a massive cleaning drive on the premises of Patna Junction — one of the busiest railway stations in Bihar — on Tuesday. Patna Junction, with a daily footfall of nearly two to three lakh passengers, has been grappling with chronic waterlogging issue, particularly in its circulating area from the Mahavir temple side, while the problem becomes acute during monsoon, causing much hardships for passengers. The root of the issue has been identified as clogged underground drainage systems, which have repeatedly failed to cope with the seasonal rains. Passengers have long complained about wading through ankle-deep water and navigating slippery platforms, raising concerns about safety and sanitation, railway sources said. According to Danapur senior divisional commercial manager Abhinav Siddarth, the joint operation of railways and PMC focused on desilting the underground drains and clearing out garbage and debris that had been blocking the water flow from the station premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He added the cleaning drive was essential to prevent waterlogging and maintain hygiene, particularly when a month-long Shrawani mela would begin this month. Patna: With heavy rain lashing the city on Monday night, and forecast of further rainfall over the next few days, the railways, in coordination with Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), carried out a massive cleaning drive on the premises of Patna Junction — one of the busiest railway stations in Bihar — on Tuesday. Patna Junction, with a daily footfall of nearly two to three lakh passengers, has been grappling with chronic waterlogging issue, particularly in its circulating area from the Mahavir temple side, while the problem becomes acute during monsoon, causing much hardships for passengers. The root of the issue has been identified as clogged underground drainage systems, which have repeatedly failed to cope with the seasonal rains. Passengers have long complained about wading through ankle-deep water and navigating slippery platforms, raising concerns about safety and sanitation, railway sources said. According to Danapur senior divisional commercial manager Abhinav Siddarth, the joint operation of railways and PMC focused on desilting the underground drains and clearing out garbage and debris that had been blocking the water flow from the station premises. He added the cleaning drive was essential to prevent waterlogging and maintain hygiene, particularly when a month-long Shrawani mela would begin this month. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
