ER ensures smooth passage for passengers at Kumbh bound trains
Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracts millions of pilgrims from across the country.
Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracts millions of pilgrims from across the country.
A day after the stampede at New Delhi railway station, in which 18 persons are reported to have died, the Eastern Railway took measures to enhance arrangements for security and crowd management at various stations under its limits.
Train commuters will face triple traffic blocks in Sealdah division this Sunday.
As a part of station modernisation initiatives, the Eastern Railway is installing train indication boards (TIB) at 40 key stations across the Howrah division.
In a bid to cater to the high demand of pilgrims heading to the Mahakumbh, 47 pairs of Kumbh Mela special trains are being operated by the Eastern Railway.
Simultala station under Asansol division of Eastern Railway is set for upgradation, under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, aimed at enhancing passenger amenities and overall services and will also boost tourism in this region.
The redevelopment of Andal Junction in Asansol division of Eastern Railway, under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme is rapidly advancing, promising to provide enhanced amenities and services for passengers.
Eastern Railway recorded about 494.87 million suburban passengers up to September in the current fiscal, informed official sources today.
With the rush of passengers during the festive season, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Eastern Railway has increased vigil to ensure enhanced safety to women passengers while traveling.
In order to provide ease of travel to pandal-hoppers, the Sealdah and Howrah Divisions of the Eastern Railway have arranged for night-long local EMU services on peak puja days.
