Indian Railways Has Made Special Arrangements at 30 Stations in Bihar and UP with Dedicated Holding Areas

Indian Railways has set up dedicated holding areas at 30 major stations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to manage festive season crowds and enhance passenger convenience, according to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Key Arrangements at 30 Stations in Bihar & UP
To accommodate the surge in passengers during the festive season, Indian Railways has implemented several crowd-control and passenger-friendly measures:

- Dedicated Holding Areas: Large, weather-proof zones have been created to manage waiting passengers and reduce platform congestion.
- Enhanced Surveillance: CCTV cameras have been installed for real-time monitoring and safety.
- Extra Ticket Counters & Mobile Ticketing: These help reduce queues and speed up the booking process.
- 24x7 Medical Booths & Fire Safety: Emergency services are now available round-the-clock at key stations.
- Special Trains: Over 12,000 special trains have been deployed nationwide, with 6,181 trains specifically added for post-Chhath travel between October 28 and November 30.

Notable Stations with Upgrades
- Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Saharsa, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Danapur, Samastipur, Barauni
- Uttar Pradesh: Gorakhpur, Banaras, Ballia

Passenger Volume & Impact
- Nearly 1.6 crore passengers have already traveled via these special trains, and a similar number is expected during return journeys after Chhath Puja.
- The Railway Board has activated dedicated war rooms at national and zonal levels to monitor operations and ensure smooth travel.

These proactive steps reflect Indian Railways’ commitment to safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort during peak travel periods.