{
  "id": 7125986,
  "title": "Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi Rush: Railways Deploy 219 Extra RPF Personnel, 200+ Staff At Key Stations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mumbai-ganesh-chaturthi-rush-railways-deploy-219-extra-rpf-personnel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:44:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ganesh-chaturthi-rush-railways-deploy-219-extra-rpf-personnel-200-staff-at-key-stations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As devotees gear up for the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the Mumbai railways are gearing up to manage one of the most significant crowd-control tasks of the year. Central Railway has devised a comprehensive security and passenger management strategy for crucial stations, with an additional 219 RPF personnel on standby, along with over 200 commercial and operational staff. These personnel will be stationed at key locations, including Chinchpokli, Currey Road, and Dadar, which serve as primary entry points for devotees heading to the Lalbaug area.\n\nTo maintain order and prevent dangerous bottlenecks, railway staff will utilize speakers, ropes, and barricades to control passenger flow. Wireless communication will facilitate coordination among on-ground teams. Additional ticket-checking staff will remain on duty throughout the day and night to manage passenger flow and prevent congestion near ticket counters. The railways will also promote digital ticketing and guide commuters on using the UTS mobile app.\n\nAt major stations like CSMT, Dadar, LTT, Thane, and Panvel, continuous monitoring of passenger movement will be conducted, especially during peak hours. The security network will be extended to the Western Railway, with 80 additional RPF personnel from Surat joining the force during the festival period. The RPF team will collaborate closely with the Government Railway Police (GRP) to manage crowds and handle emergencies.\n\nThe challenge for the railways lies not only in managing the large numbers but also in preventing sudden surges at narrow platforms, foot overbridges, staircases, and station exits. With devotees planning to reach the iconic Ganpati pandals late into the night, authorities are preparing for a sustained, intense period of pressure. The goal is to ensure that the journey to Mumbai's beloved Ganpati pandals remains safe and free from crushes at the city's railway stations.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: As thousands of devotees prepare to make their way to the iconic Ganpati pandals of Lalbaug, Ganesh Galli and Chintamani, the railways are bracing for one of the biggest crowd-management challenges of the festival. Central Railway has drawn up a special security and passenger-management plan for key stations, with 219 additional RPF personnel, more than 200 commercial and operating staff…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}