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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | general |
Strategie Preparedness for Events with High Passenger Footfll ‘operations during such high-ootall events In view of recurring high passenger footfall
= OF INDIA (भारत सरकार, ८ Sena ० Ga) am RAILWAY BOARD (tad बोर्ड, = No, 2028776-Vi4it [New Delhi, datedo) 05.2025 ‘The General Managers, All Zonal Railways ‘Sub: Strategie Preparedness for Events with High Passenger Footfll Indian Railways regularly experiences significant passenger surges due to both fixed calendar events and predictable gatherings such as local festivals, melas, recruitment ‘examinations, and sports events, These oeeasions offen reslt in overcrowding at railway Sstaons and teins, leading to operational challenges such as dificulty in managing crowd movement, inconvenience to bona fide passengers, potetial stampede-like situations, an ‘ncreied demand for additonal tain services, et 2. ० ensure fill preparedness and efficient crowd management daring such evens itis Imperative to adopt a well-coordnated strategy at the divisional level. As a first step, cach division must prepare a detailed lst of upooming evens with an assessment of expected crowd size and thei likely impact oa railway operations. This proactive approach wil help all concemed departments and officers remain well-informed and equipped to address ‘operational challenges efetively Managers (St. DCMs) and Senior Divisional Seerty Commissioners (Sr, DSCs) to jointly ‘compile this lista least tree weeks in advance on cootinuous basis. Additionally, they ust conduct a realistic assessment of expected crowd moverent, its likly impact on the nillay system, and potetial disruptions to train operations. Such assessments should take into account key fists sch a5 passenger origination and destination patterns, challenges faced during past events, and existing preparedness measures, 3. Accordingly, divisions should be advisod to diect Senior Divisional Commercial 4. ० effectively handle these scenarios, joint setion plan should be developed in ‘coordination with the Operating, Commercial, Security, and other relevant deparimeats. The action plan must encompass essential provisions suchas designated holding aeas for crowed ‘management, the operation of special trains, deployment of additional security personnel, ‘opening of supplementary ticket counter, ensuring effective लि checking ee to prevent ‘unauthorized persons fom using the एच services, अप 5. Given the importance of these measutes in ensuring smooth passenger movement and enhancing sifety, necessary instructions may’ be issued 10 all coacered for immediate implementation. Close monitoring, periodic reviews, and proactive coordination among ‘departments wil be essential in mitigating any disruptions and maintaining seamless railway ‘operations during such high-ootall events In view of recurring high passenger footfall during events such as recruitment examinations, melas, festivals, and other predictable ब्लॉक, it is imperative to proactively devise a coordinated strategy for crowd ‘management and passenger safety xe poke Gra (Shivendra Shukla) (Gacviviya Mayes हर्ट Ditecion PM Inspector General HQ
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