Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya railway station on Monday to assess the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela.
The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger facilitation measures by the railways.
During the inspection, the NFR general manager assessed various facilities and arrangements put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help desks and security deployment.
He interacted with railway officials and staff deployed at the station and reviewed the operational readiness to handle the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the mela period.
The General Manager emphasised the importance of maintaining constant vigilance, ensuring effective crowd control and providing prompt assistance to passengers.
He also guided concerned officials to remain alert at all times, closely monitor passenger movement, coordinate effectively with security agencies and civil authorities, and ensure smooth train operations throughout the festival period.
To cater to the anticipated rush of pilgrims, NFR is operating several special unreserved train services, connecting Kamakhya with important destinations across Assam and North Bengal.
In addition, various regular passenger trains have also been temporarily augmented to enhance carrying capacity and facilitate smooth travel for devotees during the Ambubachi Mela period.
Shrivastava also directed concerned officials to focus on passenger safety, cleanliness and seamless service delivery, while ensuring that adequate information and guidance are available to devotees arriving at and departing from Kamakhya Railway Station.
Notably, Northeast Frontier Railway has made extensive arrangements to facilitate the movement of pilgrims during the Ambubachi Mela while committing to providing a safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel experience to all passengers.
