Ludhiana, Oct. 12 -- The railway will suspend platform tickets at the Ludhiana station here from October 16 to 26 to manage the heavy rush during the festive season. The station witnesses crammed platforms around Chhath and Diwali as migrant workers from the city travel to their native villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to celebrate the festivals with their families.
According to railway officials, the footfall in the days around the festivals rises to around 70,000. The problem has worsened as the station is going through a redevelopment project. Some of the platforms remain out of service temporarily.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) ensures apt deployment on festive days to ensure crowd management, safety and security. "During the...
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