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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Mobile ticketing devices debut at Nagpur Station for Tajuddin Baba Urs
Nagpur: After the successful implementation of hand-held mobile ticketing devices during the Pandharpur Yatra in Solapur, the mobile unreserved ticketing service (MUTS) made its debut at Nagpur railway station during the ongoing Tajuddin Baba Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Approximately 5,500 unreserved tickets were issued using these innovative devices from Monday to Wednesday, streamlining the ticketing process for the massive influx of devotees. The Nagpur Division of Central Railway operated four special trains to ferry devotees from Mumbai and Nashik to Nagpur for the Urs, a significant socio-religious event attracting diverse communities. Divisional railway manager (DRM) Vinayak Garg emphasised the railway's commitment to serving India's rich cultural and religious diversity. "The Urs crowd management was a challenge due to the festival's unique appeal across various faiths. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure devotees travel safely," Garg stated. In order to manage over three lakh devotees attending the Urs, the Nagpur Division implemented comprehensive crowd control measures. Senior divisional commercial manager Aman Mittal detailed the arrangements, noting that 90 additional ticket-checking staff and 70 extra Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel were deployed. "We anticipated heavy commuter movement and devised elaborate plans to ensure smooth operations," Mittal said. The division has also set up a dedicated waiting area near Platform No. 8, from where the special trains, carrying over 5,000 passengers, are operating. Facilities have been set up for round-the-clock refreshments in this area to enhance commuter comfort. Five MUTS devices are being used to issue tickets efficiently, catering to the large volume of unreserved passengers travelling to the Urs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Three ambulances with doctors and a firefighting bike are on duty outside the station. A large holding area has also been set up to accommodate the crowd. The introduction of MUTS at Nagpur station marks a significant step in modernising ticketing processes for large-scale religious gatherings. The seamless coordination of ticketing, crowd management, and safety measures are ensuring a smooth experience for devotees, reinforcing Central Railway's dedication to facilitating India's vibrant cultural events.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Train derails near Sambalpur City station
Bhubaneswar: The Shalimar-Sambalpur Mahima Gosain Express (20831) derailed around 9:22 am on Thursday on Sambalpur City-Sambalpur Junction section shortly after the train left Sambalpur City station. Nobody was injured and cause of derailment is yet to be ascertained, East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources said. The rear trolley of a general coach next to the train's guard van went off track due to the derailment. The Sambalpur-bound train was running at a very slow speed at the time of the incident, official sources said. "No loss of life or property was reported. The train, except for the affected coach, left for Sambalpur with all passengers," said the ECoR statement. Railway officials, including the divisional railway manager (DRM), Sambalpur, reached the spot to oversee the early restoration of traffic and inquire about the incident. On March 30, one person died and over 30 injured after 11 coaches of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed at Manguli-Choudwar passenger halt in Cuttack.
United News of India
17 hours ago
- General
- United News of India
General coach of Shalimar-Sambalpur Exp derails
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UNI) A minor derailment occurred today when the rear trolley of a general coach, located next to the guard van of the Shalimar-Sambalpur Express, derailed near Sambalpur City Station, East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources said. The incident took place in the Sambalpur City–Sambalpur section shortly after the train departed from Sambalpur City at 09:18 hrs, moving at a very slow speed. ECoR officials confirmed that there was no loss of life or damage to property. Except for the affected coach, the rest of the train resumed its journey to Sambalpur with all passengers safe. Senior railway officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), reached the site to supervise early restoration work and initiate an inquiry into the cause of the derailment. UNI DP PRS
New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Coach of Mahima Gosain Express derails near Sambalpur, no casualties
SAMBALPUR: A major mishap was averted on Thursday morning after a coach of the Mahima Gosain Express derailed near Sambalpur City Station. No casualties or injuries were reported. According to railway officials, the rear trolley of a general coach next to the guard van of the Shalimar–Sambalpur-bound express derailed around 9:22 am, just four minutes after the train departed from Sambalpur City station. The incident occurred in the Sambalpur City–Sambalpur section when the train was moving at a slow speed. Sources said the affected coach was promptly detached, and the remaining portion of the train continued to Sambalpur with all passengers onboard. 'There has been no loss of life or property. All passengers are safe,' a railway spokesperson confirmed. Senior officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), rushed to the spot to assess the situation. Restoration work has begun, and an inquiry is underway to determine the cause of the derailment. Officials from the district administration and police were also present at the site. Railway authorities said necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents and ensure passenger safety.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Mahima Gosain Express derails near Odisha's Sambalpur, no casualty reported so far
A general compartment of the Shalimar–Sambalpur Mahima Gosain Express derailed near Sambalpur railway station on Thursday, but there was no report of any injury, an official statement said. The guard of the train said that a major accident was avoided as the speed of the loco was very slow.(PTI File/representational) The incident took place between the Sambalpur city station –Sambalpur junction, shortly after the train departed from Sambalpur city at 9:18 am at a very slow speed, the East Coast Railway said in a statement. "No loss of life or property in this incident reported," the railway statement said. The guard of the train said that a major accident was avoided as the speed of the loco was very slow. Railway officials and local police have reached the site and shifted the passengers to another coach. The East Coast Railway statement said that the rear trolley of a general coach next to the guard van of 20831 Shalimar-Sambalpur Express derailed near Sambalpur City Station at a very slow speed. "Train already left for Sambalpur with all passengers. No one injured," it said. Railway officials including the DRM have reached the site and overseeing early restoration of traffic.
