Bhubaneswar, July 6 -- union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, accompanied by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday reviewed the Indian Railways' preparedness for the forthcoming Rath Yatra in Puri, with a focus on ensuring safe, smooth and comfortable travel for the lakhs of devotees expected to attend the annual festival.
During the review, Vaishnaw assessed various aspects of the railway arrangements, including crowd management, passenger movement, station infrastructure and overall operational preparedness.
Senior officials of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) and the local administration briefed the union Minister on the comprehensive action plan and coordinated measures put in place to facilitate the smooth conduct of the...