Railway major decision... Learn why Railways has banned the selling of platform tickets

 Railway major decision... Learn why Railways has banned the selling of platform tickets

Platform Ticket: The selling of platform tickets at the Anand Vihar Terminal and New Delhi Railway Station has been prohibited by Northern Railway.

Indian Railways: A sizable throng may be observed at the train station just before Chhath and after the Diwali celebration ends. Northern Railway has recently made a significant decision in this regard. Platform ticket sales are no longer permitted at Anand Vihar Terminal and New Delhi Railway Station by Railways. In an effort to manage the throng at the train station, Railways has taken this action.

For what duration will the selling of platform tickets be prohibited?

Northern Railway has provided information indicating that platform ticket sales would not be permitted at the terminals in New Delhi or Anand Vihar till Saturday, November 18, 2023. Northern Railway has, nonetheless, also offered some leeway. Northern Railway states that those who are visiting the station to drop off sick, old, or female passengers will be permitted entry. It is notable that there is a large throng in trains at this time since the Diwali and Chhath festivals are coming to a close. Railways has taken this action to prevent relatives of passengers from following them to the train station in order to manage the throng of people on the platform.

Large group seen on the UP-Bihar train

There is a festive season in the nation right now. Huge crowds may be witnessed on the UP-Bihar trains during Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath. It is noteworthy that a stampede event was recorded in Surat as a result of the crowding at the train station. As a result, many passengers lost consciousness and one passenger passed away. In addition, a stampede event was recorded at the Chhapra station.

Only travelers will be permitted entry into the train station over the holiday season, according to a decision made by Railways. Because of the festivities, the railways had agreed to operate 300 special trains, but even these are running short. Numerous travelers have expressed dissatisfaction about their inability to access their seats despite having validated their tickets. This also applies to passengers who are AC Tier 2 and 3.