India, Nov. 9 -- The Pune railway administration has implemented an extensive crowd-management plan this Diwali to prevent overcrowding at Pune railway station and ensure smooth movement of passengers travelling to their hometowns for the festival. As part of the strategy, the administration has successfully segregated train operations by shifting several services bound for north India and other parts of Maharashtra to Hadapsar and Khadki railway stations. In addition, considering the exceptionally high demand for travel to Danapur in Bihar, the Pune railway division has attached 36 additional general (unreserved) coaches to various trains in a single day, providing relief to thousands of passengers.

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