Crowds Surge at Anand Vihar Railway Station Ahead of Chhath Festival

Anand Vihar, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Ahead of the Chhath festival, Anand Vihar Railway Station in New Delhi has witnessed an overwhelming surge of travelers. Many passengers are heading to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, leading to long queues at platforms, footbridges, and ticket counters. In response to the increasing crowd, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has heightened its alert status. Over 200 CCTV cameras monitor every corner of the station from a mini control room.

Special security arrangements have been implemented at the station. RPF personnel are actively making announcements to encourage passengers to maintain order and avoid pushing. They advise travelers to keep a close watch on their mobile phones, wallets, and valuables. Furthermore, passengers are being urged not to crowd around baggage scanner machines after their luggage has been checked to ensure a smooth process for everyone.

Travelers at the station expressed satisfaction regarding safety and amenities. One passenger noted that while security measures are effective and services are satisfactory, the sheer volume of people makes boarding trains challenging. Many have found it difficult to secure reservations, forcing them to travel in general coaches.

Kanhaiya Kumar, traveling to Bihar for the Chhath puja, praised the security at Anand Vihar station. He remarked on the good police presence and stated that he is receiving all necessary facilities from the government and railway authorities, despite traveling with a general ticket.

Similarly, Kalpana Devi, headed to Bhagalpur for the festival, shared that she found the police security satisfactory and the facilities provided by railway administration adequate. She reported no difficulties during her journey.