Pune Station Overhaul: New Plan to Manage Holi Rush, Prevent Stampedes

• Pune Railway Station implements a new plan to manage increased passenger traffic for Holi festival.
• A dedicated holding area created near the parcel department for passengers of Holi special trains.
• Measures taken to prevent overcrowding and avoid incidents like past suffocation deaths.
• Holding area offers mobile charging, toilets, drinking water, seating, fans, and weather protection.
• Additional ticket counters, ATVMs, staff, RPF, help center, and control room deployed for passenger convenience and safety.