Passengers Stranded in Darkness AMID Ganpati Rush as Train Halts Overnight -

On Monday Night, Desperate to Secure a Spot on One of the many ganpati special trains announced by Central Railway (CR), Many Families Arrived at Diva Station Hours In Advance HOPING to Board The Diva-Sawantwadi Express, A Trusted Lifeline for Konkan-Bound Travelrs. But, Once Inside, The Train’s Power was switched off and passengers said they spent the night without lights or fans.

In Response, CR Told Mid-Day that the train was headed to the yard and it is unlawful to board a train. The electric supply is switched off during the stabling period to avoid any mishaps, cris.

Not enough seats

Despite Over 300 Special Trains Announced by CR For The Konkan Route, and Additional MSRTC Buses Arranged by Political Groups from from Dombivli, Kalyan, Thane, and Diva, Reservations Wi RESREVATIONS Minutes. Desperate to Secure A Spot, Many Families Arrived At Diva Station Hours in Advance on Monday Night, Hoping to Board The Diva-Sawantwadi Express, A TRUSTED Lifeline for Konkan- B may. At 9 PM, this correspondent found the train stationed overnight on the platform, Scheduled to Depart at 6.25 am the next morning (August 26).

No lights or fans

Just 10 Minutes after the Train’s Arrival, Railway Authorities Switched off all lights and fans in the compartments. The AC M1 Coaches were Kept Locked Until Morning, While General and Reserved Coaches Remained Open But In Complete Darkness and Heat. Passengers said water was available in toilets, but the absence of fans and lights made the long halt unbearable.

Manojkumar Gupta, Station Manager at Diva, Admitd there was a lapse. “If announsments are not made in advance, I will instruct the night staff to ensure passengers are informed.

Voices from the platform

Dinesh Dhamapurkar, Diva Resident: “I Arrived with My Family at 9 PM. I coldn’t a reserved ticket, so I came early. IF Sachin Chavan, Heading to Sawantwadi: “This train reaches during the day, so autos charge only Rs 200 to Rs 300. IF we Arrive at Night, they demand Rs 1000 or more, impossible for us.” Shantaram Bharne, Senior Citizen from Kopar: “My wife and I came at 8 PM and finally got a seat.”

Atl sawant, traveling to vaibhav wadi road: “We host ganpati for 10 days. My AC Ticket was confirmed late atight, but the coach was locked. My wife, and I Waited all night all night all night all night in the digger 5.30 am, when doors finally open and fans came on. ” Siddesh, From Diva: “I worked Till Late Monday Night and Reached in the Morning, but oldn’T got space inside

Confusion Adds to Woes

Since August 23, CR Has Been Running A Memu (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) from Diva To Chiplun, Scheduled Shortly after the Sawantwadi Express. But on Monday Night, there was no announsement about this service.

The Sawantwadi Express Departed at 6.25 AM, Followed by the Memu at 7.15 AM. Many passengers, unaware of the memu, crowded into the express or sat helplessly on the platform until rpf and grp officials guided them to platform 6.

Passengers on the Diva-Sawantwadi Express Sit in Darkness after the Railway Authorities Switch off lights and fans on monday night. PICS/shrikant khuperkar

A Staff Member said, “The Memu Comes from Kalwa Carshed and is routed through kalyan depending on platform available.

Poor conditions

The Diva-Sawantwadi Express remains the most preferred option for konkan-bound passengers, thanks to its affordable fare and reliable daytime arravel. By contrast, many holiday specials and memu trains face delays or are parked at smaller stations.

However, Halting the Sawantwadi Express Overnight at Diva without Basic Facilites has drawn sharp criticism. “No lights, no fans, no safety in the dark. God.

Official Speak

“It is inappropeate and unlawful to board a train that is meant to go to the yard. In preparation for its next journey.

Based on the Complaint at Diva, The RPF has also been instructed to take appropriate action to ensure no passengers board Nila.

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