Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has stepped up arrangements to manage the expected passenger rush during Chhath Puja, operating nearly 400 special trains in Nov to ensure safe and hassle-free journeys.The zone expects a daily footfall of 4.6 lakh passengers during the festive season, with a large number travelling to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and other northeastern states, where the festival is celebrated on a grand scale.Special trains are being operated to high-demand destinations, including Darbhanga, Patna, Chhapra, Sasaram, Danapur, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Shalimar and Howrah. SCR is also making efforts to introduce additional services to meet the growing demand, officials said.Adequate ticket-checking staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been deployed to regulate passenger movement and prevent overcrowding at stations.SCR general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava is closely monitoring the arrangements and guiding officers and supervisors on crowd management. He has directed officials to remain vigilant and ensure adequate passenger amenities for a safe and comfortable journey.
