South Central Railway enhances operations ahead of festive season rush

The South Central Railway (SCR) has activated enhanced operational measures to manage the expected influx of passengers during the upcoming Dasara and Deepavali festivals. The railway administration has implemented crowd management strategies across major stations and platforms to facilitate orderly boarding and alighting of travellers.

The measures include augmented ticketing facilities, additional staff deployment at key terminals, and improved signage at congested areas. SCR officials have coordinated with station authorities to ensure adequate crowd flow management during peak hours, particularly at busy interchange points and platforms.

The railway has also stepped up maintenance and safety protocols on rolling stock to ensure trains operate at optimal capacity. Regular briefings have been conducted with frontline staff to equip them with crisis management training and customer service improvements.

Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance and utilise digital ticketing platforms to reduce crowding at counters. The SCR has appealed to travellers to arrive at stations well ahead of departure times and cooperate with railway personnel for smoother transit during the festive rush.