Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Western Railway Manages 8 Lakh Passengers During Festival
During the Ganpati Visarjan festival, about 800,000 people traveled through Charni Road station.
The Western Railway made special arrangements to handle the large crowds.
They added extra trains, had security personnel, and set up medical assistance.
Ticket counters and food services were available around the clock, and the station was kept clean.
The goal was to help everyone travel safely and comfortably during the celebration.
Western Railway efficiently managed 8 lakh passengers at Charni Road station during Ganpati Visarjan.
376 UP and 435 Down suburban train services were operated.
Six additional pairs of trains were run to manage the crowd.
300 RPF and GRP personnel were deployed for security.
Enhanced ticketing and medical facilities were provided.
- Who
- Western Railway
- What
- Managed 8 lakh passengers at Charni Road station during Ganpati Visarjan
- When
- During Ganpati Visarjan
- Where
- Charni Road station
- Why
- To ensure safe and comfortable travel for devotees
- Passengers Handled
- 8 lakh
- Station
- Charni Road
- Train Services (UP)
- 376
- Train Services (Down)
- 435
- Additional Trains
- 6 pairs
- Security Personnel
- 300 (RPF & GRP)
- CCTV Cameras
- 52