Lucknow: With thousands of devotees expected to travel to their hometowns for the Chhath festival, railway authorities have intensified security and crowd management arrangements at major stations across Uttar Pradesh. The Government Railway Police (GRP) has stepped up preparations to ensure the safe movement of passengers, prevent overcrowding and maintain order during the festive rush.
As part of the preparations, ADG Railway Lucknow Prakash D reviewed the crowd management plans prepared for Chhath Puja at several important railway stations, including Varanasi, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow’s Charbagh station, Moradabad and Ghaziabad.
The review focused on maintaining smooth passenger movement, managing crowd pressure and strengthening security arrangements at stations witnessing heavy footfall.
Special focus on managing passenger congestion
During Chhath, a significant number of passengers travel towards Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and other regions to celebrate the festival with their families. This seasonal rush increases pressure on railway infrastructure, particularly at platforms, entry and exit gates and other high-traffic areas.
GRP personnel have been instructed to maintain continuous surveillance of crowded locations and remain prepared to respond promptly whenever the situation demands. Special attention is being given to preventing congestion and ensuring that passenger movement remains organised.
Security and passenger assistance remain priorities
The railway police are focusing on multiple aspects of passenger safety, including crowd regulation, assistance to travellers and preparedness for emergency situations.
GRP personnel deployed at major stations will play an active role in guiding passengers, maintaining orderly movement and preventing disruptions during the festive period. The objective is to provide travellers with a safe and comfortable environment throughout their journey.
ADG Railway directs officials to maintain alertness and coordination
ADG Railway Lucknow Prakash D said that crowd management arrangements at major railway stations had been reviewed in view of the expected passenger rush during Chhath Puja.
He added that GRP personnel were fully prepared to ensure safe and smooth passenger movement throughout the festival. The railway police are committed to minimising inconvenience for devotees and maintaining security so that people can celebrate the occasion without facing unnecessary difficulties during their journeys.
Seven major stations under special monitoring
The review covered seven important railway stations: Varanasi, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow Charbagh, Moradabad and Ghaziabad.
Through these preparations, railway authorities have reiterated their commitment to passenger safety, effective crowd management and uninterrupted movement during the Chhath festival rush.
