Central Railway Makes Elaborate Arrangements for Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din 2026; 2.5 Lakh Additional Passengers Expected at Nagpur and Ajni Stations
· Free Press Journal
In view of the Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din 2026 celebrations, Central Railway’s Nagpur Division has made extensive arrangements at Nagpur and Ajni railway stations to facilitate the safe and smooth movement of devotees visiting Nagpur for the four-day event from 19th to 22nd October 2026.
Central Railway has announced running of 26 Special train services for the convenience of passengers. In addition 14 trains have been given temporary halt at Ajni station from 19th to 22nd October 2026, to facilitate passengers coming in for the event.
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Approximately 2.5 lakh additional passengers are expected to arrive at Nagpur and Ajni stations during this period. Special arrangements have been made for crowd management, ticketing, passenger assistance, medical services, cleanliness and security to ensure a safe and convenient travel experience.
Following measures have been taken to ensure smooth management of the event.
Additional Holding Areas for Passengers
To regulate passenger movement and prevent overcrowding at railway stations, a holding area is being set up on the eastern side of Nagpur station in the Santra Market area. An additional holding area will also be arranged in the parking area at Ajni station. Both holding areas will be equipped with lighting, fans, mobile toilets and seating facilities for the convenience of passengers.
To facilitate crowd management, car parking facilities at both Nagpur and Ajni stations will remain completely closed during this period. Passengers are requested to plan their travel accordingly and make alternative arrangements for reaching the stations.
Additional Ticketing Facilities and Passenger Assistance Centre at Deekshabhoomi
To facilitate ticket purchases and reduce congestion at booking counters, five additional Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System (MUTS) facilities will be provided at Nagpur station. MUTS facilities will also be made available in the holding areas at Nagpur and Ajni stations. Additional ticket-checking staff will be deployed to assist passengers and regulate movement.
In addition, a dedicated Passenger Assistance Centre has been established at the Deekshabhoomi premises for the convenience of devotees. The centre will provide information regarding special trains and facilitate the issuance of tickets to passengers. The timetable of special trains will also be prominently displayed at the centre to help devotees plan their journeys conveniently.
Suspension of sale of platform tickets for a temporary period
To prevent overcrowding and ensure smooth passenger movement, the sale of platform tickets at Nagpur and Ajni stations will remain suspended from October 19 to 22, 2026.
Passenger Assistance and Medical Facilities
‘May I Help You’ booths will be set up on both sides of Nagpur station and at Ajni station to guide passengers and provide necessary information. Emergency medical facilities and ambulance vans will be available at both stations to deal with any medical emergencies.
Adequate supplies of safe drinking water will be ensured at the stations, along with additional arrangements for chilled drinking water, to provide relief and comfort to passengers during the event.
Enhanced Cleanliness, Security and Surveillance
As part of the Special Campaign-6 for Disposal of Pending Matters(SCDPM-6), various measures have been taken to create public awareness to maintain cleanliness.
Additional cleaning staff will be deployed to maintain cleanliness at the stations and holding areas. Extra Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel will be deployed to manage crowds and ensure passenger safety. Additional CCTV cameras will be installed at strategic locations to strengthen surveillance.
RPF and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel will conduct round-the-clock patrolling to monitor passenger movement and maintain security. Officers of Nagpur Division will also continuously supervise the arrangements and coordinate with the concerned departments to address any issues promptly.
Extensive Publicity and Passenger Guidance
To keep passengers informed about special train timings, halts, operational changes and movement restrictions, more than 100 banners and 25 large hoardings have been installed at strategic locations across Nagpur. These publicity measures are intended to provide timely information and help devotees plan their journeys effectively.
Central Railway’s Nagpur Division is committed to providing safe, convenient and efficient passenger services during Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din 2026. Passengers are requested to plan their journeys in advance, make use of the special train services and follow the instructions issued by railway staff. They are also advised to maintain orderly movement at stations and holding areas and extend their cooperation to railway authorities in ensuring smooth passenger movement.
Passengers are requested to check official railway enquiry channels and official railway social media handles for information regarding train timings, halts and reservations, before commencing their journeys.