Diwali and Chhath Festival: Major changes at Jaipur Junction; platform tickets will not be available until October 28..

Like every year, Jaipur Junction is witnessing a massive crowd due to Diwali and Chhath. Diwali is immediately followed by Chhath. Therefore, drawing lessons from the past, the railway administration has taken additional steps to control crowding at Jaipur Junction. Passengers traveling from Jaipur Junction who arrive at the railway station one or two hours before their train's departure will not be allowed inside. Platform ticket sales have been suspended at Jaipur Junction.
Under the new arrangement, a large tent has been set up outside the junction for train passengers. Passengers can wait there for their trains. They can enter the railway station only when their train is scheduled. In view of Diwali and Chhath, all ongoing construction work at Jaipur Junction has been temporarily halted to avoid inconvenience to passengers due to the civil work. Special care is also being taken to prevent any accidents due to the crowds.
Along with the RPF, Home Guards have also been deployed. This time, along with the RPF, Home Guards have also been deployed. Until October 28th, no family members will be allowed inside the railway station to drop off their passengers. Now, only passengers will be allowed inside. The railway has made these arrangements to prevent stampedes. Passengers are waiting for their trains in tents outside the station and are going inside when the time is right.
Controlling the crowds is proving extremely difficult.
Although the railway management has made all the necessary arrangements, the crowds are still swarming and are proving extremely difficult to control. Everyone wants to reach their state, city, or village in time for the festival. It remains to be seen how long these arrangements will last until October 28th. Given the situation, the railway management is on full alert.
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