In order to clear extra rush of passengers during festivel season, Northern Railway has decided to run superfast/express special trains for Nanded,Darbhanga and Patna as under:-
0472 H.Nizamuddin-Nanded superfast special train
The 0472 H.Nizamuddin-Nanded superfast special train will depart from H.Nizamuddin on 18.11.2010 at 11.55 p.m. to arrive at Nanded at 04.00 a.m. the third day.The special train having second sleeper and general second class accommodation will stop at Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi,Bina, Bhopal, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval ,Manmad,Aurangabad,Jalna, Parbhani and Purna stations
0452 Ambala-Darbhanga via Delhi express special train
The 0452 Ambala-Darbhanga express special train will depart from Ambala on 17.11.2010 at 3.25 p.m. ,Delhi Jn. at 8.00 p.m. will arrive at Darbhanga at 9.15 p.m. the next day.The special train having second sleeper and general second class accommodation will stop at Delhi Jn., Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahapur, Sitapur cantt, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoriasadar,Siwan, Chhapra ,Sonpur,Hazipur Muzaffarpur,samastipur stations
0416D Delhisarai rohilla-Patna express special train
0416D Delhisarai rohilla-Patna express special train will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 9.50 a.m. on 17.11.2010 to arrive at Patna at 4.40 a.m. the next day.The special train having second sleeper and general second class accommodation will stop at New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow,Sultanpur, Varanasi,Mugalsarai, Buxar, Ara and Danapur stations enroute.
0416C Delhi Sarai Rohilla Patna (unreserved)express special train
0416C Delhi Sarai Rohilla Patna (unreserved)express special train will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 11.00 a.m. on 17.11.2010 to arrive at Patna at 3.45 a.m. the next day.The special train will stop at New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mirzapur, Mughalsarai,Buuxar,Ara and Danapur stations enroute.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Thursday, 11 November 2010
WINTER SPECIAL TRAINS BY SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
Southern Railway will run the following Winter Special Trains to clear the extra rush of passengers.
Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 13.11.2010.
1. Chennai Central – Rameswaram – Chennai Central Weekly Specials (via. Chennai Egmore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur): T. No. 06009 Chennai Central – Rameswaram Weekly Special will leave Chennai Central at 14.10 hrs. on 17.11.2010 & 24.11.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 05.20 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06010 Rameswaram – Chennai Central Weekly Special will leave Rameswaram at 18.15 hrs. on 18.11.2010 & 25.11.2010 and arrive Chennai Central at 09.30 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam. T. No. 06010 will stop at Mambalam also.
2. Chennai Central – Rameswaram – Chennai Central Specials (via. Chennai Egmore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur): T. No. 06011 Chennai Central – Rameswaram Special will leave Chennai Central at 18.00 hrs. on 22.11.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 08.00 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06012 Rameswaram – Chennai Central Special will leave Rameswaram at 18.15 hrs. on 23.11.2010 and arrive Chennai Central at 09.30 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam. T. No. 06012 will stop at Mambalam also.
3. T. No. 06616/06615 Coimbatore - Chennai Egmore – Coimbatore Central Specials (via.Salem and Vriddhachalam): T.No. 06616 Coimbatore - Chennai Egmore special will leave Coimbatore at 16.15 hrs. and arrive Chennai Egmore at 04.10 hrs. the next day.
Days of Service: 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th & 28th Nov.2010, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th & 18th Dec.2010 and 7th, 9th, 15th, 17th & 19th Jan.2011.T.No.06615 Chennai Egmore– Coimbatore Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 16.00 hrs. and arrive Coimbatore at 03.00 hrs. the next day. Days of Service: 19th, 21st, 23rd, 25th & 27th Nov.2010, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th & 17th Dec. 2010 and 6th, 8th, 14th, 16th, 18th & 20th Jan.2011.Composition of the trains: 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. Stoppages: Somanur, Tiruppur, Erode, Sankaridurg, Salem, Salem Town, Attur, China Salem, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu and Tambaram on both directions. T.No.06616 will stop at Mambalam and T.No.06615 will stop at Coimbatore North also.
4. Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06101 Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 29.11.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 08.00 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06102 Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Rameswaram at 18.15 hrs. on 30.11.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 08.50 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam. T. No. 06102 will stop at Mambalam also.
5. Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06103 Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 15.10 hrs. on 01.12.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 05.20 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06104 Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Rameswaram at 18.15 hrs. on 02.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 08.50 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam. T. No. 06104 will stop at Mambalam also.
6. Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06105 Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.30 hrs. on 03.12.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 14.05 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06106 Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Rameswaram at 19.15 hrs. on 04.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 10.00 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Mambalam, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam.
7. Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06107 Chennai Egmore – Rameswaram Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 20.20 hrs. on 05.12.2010 and arrive Rameswaram at 09.05 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06108 Rameswaram – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Rameswaram at 19.15 hrs. on 06.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 10.00 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram, Uchchippuli and Mandapam. T. No. 06108 will stop at Mambalam also.
8. Coimbatore - Chennai Egmore – Coimbatore Specials (via. Erode, Tiruchchirappalli): T. No. 06618 Coimbatore - Chennai Egmore Special will leave Coimbatore at 15.40 hrs. on 23.11.2010, 30.11.2010, 07.12.2010 & 11.01.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 04.25 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06617 Chennai Egmore – Coimbatore Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 16.00 hrs. on 24.11.2010, 01.12.2010, 08.12.2010 & 12.01.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 04.05 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Somanur, Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu and Tambaram. T. No. 06618 will stop at Mambalam and T. No. 06617 will stop at Coimbatore North also.
9. Chennai Egmore – Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06109 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 20.20 hrs. on 19.12.2010, 23.12.2010 & 02.01.2011 and arrive Sengottai at 10.05 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06110 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 14.25 hrs. on 20.12.2010, 24.12.2010 & 03.01.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 04.25 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Vridhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirumangalam, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T. No. 06110 will stop at Mambalam also.
10. Chennai Egmore – Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06111 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 14.40 hrs. on 21.12.2010 & 04.01.2011 and arrive Sengottai at 04.15 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06112 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 17.45 hrs. on 22.12.2010 & 05.01.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.05 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Vridhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirumangalam, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T. No. 06112 will stop at Mambalam also.
11. Chennai Egmore – Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Specials: T. No. 06113 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 18.50 hrs. on 25.12.2010 & 27.12.2010 and arrive Sengottai at 06.50 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06114 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 14.25 hrs. on 26.12.2010 & 28.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 04.25 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Vridhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirumangalam, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T. No. 06114 will stop at Mambalam also.
12. Chennai Egmore – Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Specials (via. Mayiladuthurai) : T. No. 06115 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 15.10 hrs. on 29.12.2010 and arrive Sengottai at 06.30 hrs. the next day. T. No. 06116 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 16.45 hrs. on 30.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 08.50 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirumangalam, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T. No. 06116 will stop at Mambalam also.
13. Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special (via. Mayiladuthurai): T. No. 06117 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.30 hrs. on 31.12.2010 and arrive Sengottai at 14.30 hrs. the next day. The composition of the train will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The train will stop at Mambalam, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Tirumangalam, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi.
14. Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special (via. Vridhachalam): T.No.06118 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 16.45 hrs. on 1.1.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.05 hrs. the next day. The composition of the train will be 1 AC 3-tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage–cum–break van coaches. The train will stop at Tenkasi, Kadayanallur, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Sankarankovil, Rajapalayam, Srivilliputtur, Sivakasi, Tiruttangal, Virudunagar, Tirumangalam, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu, Tambaram and Mambalam.
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Extension of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Guwahati Weekly Special Train
Railways have decided to extend the service of 0553 / 0554 Weekly Special train between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Guwahati to clear the extra rush of Passengers. The details are as under:-
0553 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Weekly Holiday Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.05 am on every Sunday and will reach Guwahati at 3.10 pm on Tuesday. This weekly holiday special train will run up to 5.12.2010.0554 Guwahati - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Holiday Special will leave Guwahati at 08.00 pm on every Thursday and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.40 pm on Saturday. This weekly holiday special train will run up to 2.12.2010.There is no change in halts and composition of this special train.
Reservation: Bookings for extended service of 0553 will open from 12.11.2010.
0553 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Weekly Holiday Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.05 am on every Sunday and will reach Guwahati at 3.10 pm on Tuesday. This weekly holiday special train will run up to 5.12.2010.0554 Guwahati - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Holiday Special will leave Guwahati at 08.00 pm on every Thursday and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.40 pm on Saturday. This weekly holiday special train will run up to 2.12.2010.There is no change in halts and composition of this special train.
Reservation: Bookings for extended service of 0553 will open from 12.11.2010.
Chairman, Passenger Service Committee inspects Secunderabad & Hyderabad Railway Stations
Speaking to the media who were present at Secunderabad Railway Station during his visit, Shri Derek O’Brien said that the six divisions of South Central Railway can be termed to be amongst the top-most divisions on Indian Railways itself, in terms of providing passenger amenities. With regard to catering on train, which has been taken over by the Railways from IRCTC, Shri O’Brien said that out of 15 trains which are provided with pantry cars on SCR, 9 have already been taken over by the Railways, while the remaining will also be taken over shortly. He also stated that the Hyderabad " New Delhi AP Express has been chosen as the model train for optimizing catering and passenger facilities. As a part of the same, Shri M.S.Jayanth, General Manager, South Central Railway himself had travelled by that train to check on the catering and passenger facilities, he added.
With a view to ensure that individual passengers do not face inconvenience, no mass booking of reservations will be allowed after 16th November, 2010 on the internet reservation facility in the first hour from 08.00 to 09.00 am, Shri Derek O’Brien informed. He also stated that the new website of Indian Railways which will come into use from 20th December, 2010 will be more user friendly and afford rail users the opportunity to reach out to the railway officials better. On the development of passenger amenities at Secunderabad Railway Station, Shri Derek O’Brien said that three escalators will be provided here by next year. He also stressed on the fact that there is a genuine area for improvement on Railways and media has a role to play in this aspect.
NORTHERN RAILWAY MAKES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FESTIVAL SEASON AND CHHAT PUJA
Northern Railway has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of passengers during Chhat Puja this year. In order to cope with the increased rush at stations and in trains, special arrangements have been put in place during this peak period.
A large number of special trains are being run to facilitate a smooth journey for the Chhat passengers. The trains operated with reserved accommodation have been 88 so far which is 13 more than the previous year wherein 75 such special trains were run. Similarly 21 unreserved trains have been run so far in comparison with 17 such trains run during this period last year. The number of trains augmented with extra coaches during the Chhat period this year stands at 10 whereas only 6 trains had been augmented during this season in the previous year.
The number of reserved and unreserved passengers in Delhi area alone during the present festival rush from 03.11.10 to 08.11.10 has been 3218074 as compared to 3175195 in the similar period last year, which is an increase of 1.35% over the previous year. Similarly the revenue earned in this period in the current year has been Rs. 27.30 crores compared to Rs. 26.45 crores last year, which signifies an increase of 3.21% over the previous year.
In view of the fact that the number of railway users increases many fold during the festival season, Northern Railway has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of the passengers during the festival season this year. In order to cope with the increased rush at stations and in trains special arrangements are put in place in the circulating areas, concourses, platforms and in trains and monitoring of the same is being ensured at the highest level. The following Steps have been undertaken as a part of the exercise during this peak period.
A large number of special trains are being run to facilitate a smooth journey for passengers. The trains originating from Northern Railway, that are being made available during the festival season, are 52 pairs in number and are conducting about 1160 trips. Similarly, 57 regular trains have been augmented by additional coaches and these will make more than 2500 trips. Many of the special trains are being run from Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Anand Vihar terminals to avoid congestion at the three bigger terminals.
Extra booking counters wherever required have been set up and manned at suitable timings. Additional ticket windows are being manned/opened to facilitate the passengers for journeys over more than 200 kms. Passengers can purchase tickets 3 days in advance from any station to avoid last minute hassle. The enquiry system has been geared up and adequate announcements are being made. Frequent announcements are being made especially for east bound trains in addition to display of information on the various display boards provided in the station areas. "May I Help You" Booths have been set up wherever found necessary. The waiting lists and UTS bookings are being watched closely and suitable arrangements for clearing extra rush are made as quickly as possible. The administration is working hard to keep passenger amenity items in working condition and deficiencies if any are being attended promptly. Catering arrangements have also been augmented.
Special efforts have been mounted to ensure cleanliness in the station area and trains. Coaches are kept in locked condition when empty rake is placed at platform and are subsequently unlocked to prevent entry of passengers in an unruly manner. Proper illumination during nights at stations has been ensured. Platforms with damaged surfaces have been fully resurfaced with Vacuum Dewatered Concrete (VDC) in Delhi area. Stalls have been made modular and relocated to make space on the platforms. Vending trolleys have been disciplined to confine to their size. This has also reduced congestion on the platforms
Adequate security arrangements to cope with extra rush have been put in place. Commercial, RPF personnel and volunteers of civil defence and scouts are deployed for facilitating queuing of general class passengers. The movement of passengers inside stations including FOBs is being closely watched and members of scouts and home guards have been deployed for crowd management at various stations over Northern Railway. The sale of platform tickets is suspended during peak period except for senior citizens, handicapped persons, etc for better crowd management. First Aid Booths have been opened on selected platforms and the nominated doctors are available on call in the event of medical emergency.
The traffic around circulating areas has been controlled/regulated suitably in consultation with GRP/local police. Joint teams of Commercial, Vigilance and RPF staff have been formed to check malpractices in PRS especially in Tatkal Booking. At peak hours, senior officers and inspectors are being deputed as Special Duty Officers at all important stations where passenger rush is being noticed.
During the festive season, Northern Railway Vigilance in association with RPF and Commercial staff apprehended 37 touts during the checks conducted at Delhi area stations. During this period 5 unauthorized travel agencies were also raided and 5 agents were apprehended .In the other checks conducted during this period, 18 persons were also detected travelling on tickets reserved in the name of other (fictitious) persons and fine was realized from them as Railway dues. Besides, a relentless ticket checking drive is also being undertaken over Northern Railway.
A large number of special trains are being run to facilitate a smooth journey for the Chhat passengers. The trains operated with reserved accommodation have been 88 so far which is 13 more than the previous year wherein 75 such special trains were run. Similarly 21 unreserved trains have been run so far in comparison with 17 such trains run during this period last year. The number of trains augmented with extra coaches during the Chhat period this year stands at 10 whereas only 6 trains had been augmented during this season in the previous year.
The number of reserved and unreserved passengers in Delhi area alone during the present festival rush from 03.11.10 to 08.11.10 has been 3218074 as compared to 3175195 in the similar period last year, which is an increase of 1.35% over the previous year. Similarly the revenue earned in this period in the current year has been Rs. 27.30 crores compared to Rs. 26.45 crores last year, which signifies an increase of 3.21% over the previous year.
In view of the fact that the number of railway users increases many fold during the festival season, Northern Railway has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of the passengers during the festival season this year. In order to cope with the increased rush at stations and in trains special arrangements are put in place in the circulating areas, concourses, platforms and in trains and monitoring of the same is being ensured at the highest level. The following Steps have been undertaken as a part of the exercise during this peak period.
A large number of special trains are being run to facilitate a smooth journey for passengers. The trains originating from Northern Railway, that are being made available during the festival season, are 52 pairs in number and are conducting about 1160 trips. Similarly, 57 regular trains have been augmented by additional coaches and these will make more than 2500 trips. Many of the special trains are being run from Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Anand Vihar terminals to avoid congestion at the three bigger terminals.
Extra booking counters wherever required have been set up and manned at suitable timings. Additional ticket windows are being manned/opened to facilitate the passengers for journeys over more than 200 kms. Passengers can purchase tickets 3 days in advance from any station to avoid last minute hassle. The enquiry system has been geared up and adequate announcements are being made. Frequent announcements are being made especially for east bound trains in addition to display of information on the various display boards provided in the station areas. "May I Help You" Booths have been set up wherever found necessary. The waiting lists and UTS bookings are being watched closely and suitable arrangements for clearing extra rush are made as quickly as possible. The administration is working hard to keep passenger amenity items in working condition and deficiencies if any are being attended promptly. Catering arrangements have also been augmented.
Special efforts have been mounted to ensure cleanliness in the station area and trains. Coaches are kept in locked condition when empty rake is placed at platform and are subsequently unlocked to prevent entry of passengers in an unruly manner. Proper illumination during nights at stations has been ensured. Platforms with damaged surfaces have been fully resurfaced with Vacuum Dewatered Concrete (VDC) in Delhi area. Stalls have been made modular and relocated to make space on the platforms. Vending trolleys have been disciplined to confine to their size. This has also reduced congestion on the platforms
Adequate security arrangements to cope with extra rush have been put in place. Commercial, RPF personnel and volunteers of civil defence and scouts are deployed for facilitating queuing of general class passengers. The movement of passengers inside stations including FOBs is being closely watched and members of scouts and home guards have been deployed for crowd management at various stations over Northern Railway. The sale of platform tickets is suspended during peak period except for senior citizens, handicapped persons, etc for better crowd management. First Aid Booths have been opened on selected platforms and the nominated doctors are available on call in the event of medical emergency.
The traffic around circulating areas has been controlled/regulated suitably in consultation with GRP/local police. Joint teams of Commercial, Vigilance and RPF staff have been formed to check malpractices in PRS especially in Tatkal Booking. At peak hours, senior officers and inspectors are being deputed as Special Duty Officers at all important stations where passenger rush is being noticed.
During the festive season, Northern Railway Vigilance in association with RPF and Commercial staff apprehended 37 touts during the checks conducted at Delhi area stations. During this period 5 unauthorized travel agencies were also raided and 5 agents were apprehended .In the other checks conducted during this period, 18 persons were also detected travelling on tickets reserved in the name of other (fictitious) persons and fine was realized from them as Railway dues. Besides, a relentless ticket checking drive is also being undertaken over Northern Railway.
WINTER SPECIAL TRAINS
Southern Railway will run the following Special Trains to clear the extra rush of passengers.
Chennai Central – Tirunelveli – Chennai Central Weekly Specials (via. Chennai Egmore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur):
T.No.06013 Chennai Central – Tirunelveli Special will leave Chennai Central at 21.50 hrs. on Wednesdays from 17.11.2010 to 15.12.2010 and arrive Tirunelveli at 12.15 hrs. the next day. T.No.06014 Tirunelveli – Chennai Central Special will leave Tirunelveli at 15.45 hrs. on Thursdays from 18.11.2010 to 16.12.2010 and arrive Chennai Central at 06.45 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 13 AC 3-tier coaches. The trains will stop at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Melmaruvathur, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti and Vanchi Maniyachchi. T.No.06014 will stop at Mambalam also.
Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 11.11.2010.
Friday, 5 November 2010
REVISION IN DEPARTURE DAY OF 2236 NEW DELHI GUWAHATI RAJDHANI
Due to operational reasons, Railways has decided to revise the run of 2236 New Delhi- Guwahati Rajdhani Express train from existing Wednesday to Tuesday when departing from New Delhi. This revision of 2236 Radhani departing from New Delhi on every Tuesday would be effective from 1st February 2011, but there will be no change in departure day of 2235 Guwahati- New Delhi Rajdhani Express.
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