RPF, commercial teams ensure smooth Chhath special train departure at Tatanagar
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, November 12: Tatanagar railway station witnessed a considerable rush of passengers on Thursday as devotees travelled to their native…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, November 12: Tatanagar railway station witnessed a considerable rush of passengers on Thursday as devotees travelled to their native places to celebrate Chhath Mahaparv, prompting railway authorities to strengthen crowd management arrangements.
The 08181 Tata-Labha Chhath Puja Special departed from Tatanagar at its rescheduled time of 3.30 pm, with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Commercial Department working in close coordination to ensure an orderly departure.
RPF, commercial staff manage passenger movement
Anticipating the festive rush, railway authorities deployed personnel from the RPF and the Commercial Department to regulate passenger movement and prevent overcrowding on platforms.
As passengers began assembling at the station, RPF personnel took charge of security and crowd management, while commercial staff guided travellers on boarding arrangements. Passengers were encouraged to maintain queues and use designated entry routes to avoid congestion.
The joint teams closely monitored passenger movement during the train’s arrival and boarding process. Special attention was given to elderly passengers, women, children and families carrying luggage to ensure they could board without unnecessary inconvenience.
The coordinated arrangements helped prevent panic, pushing and commotion on the platform.
Railway personnel also appealed to passengers not to rush towards train doors or jostle with fellow travellers while boarding.
Festive rush increases demand for special trains
The departure of the special train comes amid a seasonal surge in passenger traffic at Tatanagar, with thousands of people travelling towards Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to celebrate Chhath with their families.
One of the most significant festivals in eastern India, Chhath triggers substantial travel by migrant workers and families returning to their native places.
With regular trains witnessing heavy occupancy, special services introduced by the Railways have become an important means of easing the festive travel rush.
However, managing passenger movement, ensuring platform safety and preventing overcrowding remain major operational challenges during the period.
The RPF and Commercial Department are expected to maintain heightened vigilance over the coming days as passenger footfall at Tatanagar is likely to remain high.
The orderly departure of the Tata-Labha special train highlighted the importance of coordination between railway departments in ensuring passenger safety and smooth operations during the festive rush.
