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In a bid to prevent stampede-like situations and uncontrolled crowding ahead of the festive season, Pune station, along with other major stations, will halt the sale of platform tickets. The directive was issued by Central Railway to manage crowd control and ensure smooth passenger movement during the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush. The action comes on the heels of a stampede-like situation which occurred at Bandra station in Mumbai on Sunday due to the festive rush.
As per sources, some stations under the Central Railway division have experienced situations resembling stampedes as of today. However, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway, Swapnil Nila, clarified that the current measures are purely precautionary. “So far, no stations have reported stampede-like situations or uncontrolled conditions, but major stations will suspend platform ticket sales as a preventive step ahead of the Diwali festival. Pune is included in this temporary measure,” he said.
In a release issued during the day, CR said the platform ticket sale restrictions will be in force in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Kurla LTT, Thane, Kalyan, Pune and Nagpur stations with immediate effect.
Senior citizens and passengers with medical needs are exempt from these restrictions to ensure seamless travel.
Railway authorities have urged travellers to comply with these temporary measures and plan their journeys accordingly for a safe and smooth travel experience during the festive period.
