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Additional ticket counters at Cuttack Railway Station for Bali Yatra

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) To facilitate the large number of passengers and pilgrims visiting Cuttack during the Bali Yatra Festival, East Coast Railway has undertaken several measures to ensure smooth ticketing, passenger convenience and safety.
To manage the heavy passenger rush during Bali Yatra, Additional Ticket Booking Counters have been opened at Cuttack Railway Station and inducted personnel to help get tickets from ATVM to meet the sudden surge in demand. Sufficient manpower has been deployed to assist passengers and ensure faster ticketing services.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been placed on high alert to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Continuous crowd monitoring and regulation measures are being implemented at Cuttack Station and its surrounding premises. Additional staff from commercial departments have been mobilized to guide and assist passengers for smooth crowd movement.
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