India, Oct. 24 -- The government is strengthening railway security and passenger management ahead of Diwali and Chhath festivals, when large numbers of people travel by train. The 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), focused on crowd management, emerging security challenges and coordination among RPF, GRP and State Police to ensure safe and orderly passenger movement during peak periods.

The conference was presided over by RPF Director General Sonali Mishra and attended by Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar, Railway Board members and GRP chiefs from various states and Union Territories. Northern Railway's Delhi Division presented its coordinated arra...