Prayagraj, March 12 -- Buoyed by the effective crowd management during the Maha Kumbh at key stations, Indian Railways will now implement these strategies at 60 major stations during Holi and other festivals, a statement issued on Tuesday said.
In a high-level meeting on crowd management for Holi, officials decided to implement measures such as holding areas, controlled entry, CCTV surveillance, and digital communication tools to ensure smooth passenger movement.
Key decisions from the high-level meeting included expanding holding areas and creating additional waiting zones at crowded stations like Anand Vihar, Surat, Udhna, Patna, and New Delhi.
Controlled platform access, similar to the Maha Kumbh model, allows passengers to enter plat...