• *Indian Railways has carried 41.16 Crores passengers during 1st April – 21st April, 2024*
• *Indian Railways has carried 3.38 Crores passengers in last two days (20 & 21st April).*
• *13.69 Crores passengers travelled in last 7 days (15th-21st April)*
• Zonal Railways have been instructed to ensure the availability of drinking water at Railway stations.
– Record number of additional trains are being operated by Railways this year (9111 trips during summer season).
• Elaborate crowd control arrangements are made at all major and important railway stations.
• Senior officers are stationed at these stations to monitor all the activities to regulate the crowd in a systematic manner.
• RPF personnel have been deputed at originating stations to ensure Queue system for entry in General Class coaches.
• Skilled RPF staff are deployed in CCTV Control Room to keep a close watch on the crowded areas and render real-time assistance to passengers.
• Government Railway Police (GRP) & Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff are deployed at foot-over bridges to regulate crowds smoothly to avoid stampede-like situations during the heavy rush period.
• Additional help desks and counters are set up to help passengers with their inquiries.
• Railways is continuously making arrangements as per the demand.
