NEW DELHI: Western Railway on Sunday imposed momentary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets at chosen stations of Mumbai Division to handle the over-crowding and guarantee easy passenger motion inside stations.
A discover issued by Western Railway mentioned, “In anticipation of a heavy rush throughout the forthcoming festive season, WR has imposed momentary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra Terminus, Borivali, Vasai Street, Vapi, Valsad, Udhna and Surat stations of Mumbai Division.”
The restriction on platform ticket gross sales is efficient instantly till November 8, 2024, overlaying the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals.
“Senior residents and people with medical wants are exempted from these restrictions,” the assertion additional mentioned in a submit on X.
Western Railways additionally urged passengers to plan accordingly and “adhere to the brand new laws for a easy and protected journey expertise throughout the festive interval.”
The transfer comes hours after 9 folks had been injured at Western Railway’s Bandra Terminus on Sunday whereas making an attempt to board a prepare to Gorakhapur in Uttar Pradesh.
