Railway Administration Fully Alert Regarding Shrawani Mela Preparations; Malda Railway Division ADRM Amrendra Kumar मौर्य to Conduct High-Level Inspection of Bhagalpur Station Today
Bhagalpur, Chief Correspondent: To make the journey of millions of Shiva devotees (Kanwarias) traveling via Sultanganj to Deoghar smooth, safe, and well-organized during the world-famous Shrawani Mela, Indian Railways has pulled up its socks. In this connection, Malda Railway Division's Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) Amrendra Kumar Maurya will arrive at Bhagalpur railway station today, Wednesday, for a special inspection. This exercise by the railway administration aims to ensure that visiting pilgrims do not face any inconvenience during the fair and that robust arrangements are made to control the massive crowd of passengers at Bhagalpur Junction.
Detailed Itinerary and Schedule of the Inspection
According to the scheduled timeline, ADRM Amrendra Kumar Maurya will arrive at Bhagalpur railway station today at sharp 8:30 AM via a special saloon or inspection train. This visit is considered extremely significant as he will spend more than three hours at Bhagalpur station inspecting every nook and cranny.
During this visit, several other senior officials from Malda Division representing operations, commercial, security (RPF/GRP), and engineering departments will also accompany him. Various passenger amenities provided by the railways will be thoroughly tested during his prolonged presence in the station premises.
Key Highlights of the Inspection: Special Focus on Which Arrangements?
In view of the Shrawani Mela, ADRM's surprise and detailed inspection will specifically focus on the following key points:
Passenger Shed and Holding Area Arrangements: He will inspect the temporary special waiting halls or holding areas set up to control the sudden massive rush of crowds at Bhagalpur station during the fair days. The layouts of pandals to be erected outside platforms or in the circulating area to protect passengers from sun and rain will be discussed.
Platform Management and Security Measures: From a security standpoint, the deployment of RPF and GRP personnel, the functioning of CCTV cameras, and the status of metal detectors will be reviewed to keep a sharp eye on antisocial elements.
Drinking Water, Sanitation, and Lighting: A review will be conducted of robust arrangements for clean drinking water for devotees during this summer and rainy season, toilet cleanliness, and adequate lighting on platforms.
Ticket Counters and Enquiry Desks: The readiness of opening additional unreserved ticket counters (UTS counters), operating Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs), and help desks for the convenience of Kanwarias will be reviewed to avoid long queues for tickets.
Train Operations and Punctuality: Special emphasis will be laid on the operation and cleanliness of special trains and MEMU trains running on the Sultanganj and Bhagalpur routes.
High-Level Meeting with Railway Officials and Local Administration
After inspecting various platforms, circulating areas, foot overbridges, and parcel offices of Bhagalpur station, ADRM Amrendra Kumar Maurya will hold an important review meeting with railway officials. Discussions will also take place in this meeting to establish coordination with the local district administration and RPF officials of Bhagalpur so that railways and district police can jointly strengthen law and order. During the meeting, learning from past shortcomings, a strategy to make this year's fair 'green and safe' may be finalized.
Hope for Relief for Passengers and Kanwarias
This high-profile visit by the railways has generated strong hopes among local citizens and incoming Kanwarias. People believe that if such strictness and preparations are initiated at the administrative level in a timely manner, problems like stampedes, ticket black-marketing, and filth during the fair can be largely averted.
This marathon inspection of over three hours at Bhagalpur station by Malda Railway Division ADRM Amrendra Kumar Maurya sends a clear message that the railway administration is in no mood to show any laxity regarding Shrawani Mela preparations. Today's inspection and the concrete steps to be taken subsequently will not only improve the arrangements at Bhagalpur Junction but will also make the sacred journey of millions of Shiva devotees from Sultanganj to Deoghar much more auspicious and secure.
