Massive Passenger Flow to Bihar and Eastern UP Strains Anand Vihar Facilities

New Delhi – On November 10, the Anand Vihar railway hub saw an unprecedented influx of travelers bound for Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh in preparation for Chhath celebrations.

The surge created extensive queues at the station’s ticket counters, foot‑over‑bridge and platform areas. In response, the Railway Protection Force placed its personnel on alert and deployed a network of more than two hundred CCTV cameras, all supervised from a compact control centre.

RPF officers made frequent public announcements urging commuters to keep calm, avoid physical altercations, and protect their personal items such as mobiles and purses. They also requested that passengers not linger near the baggage‑scanner after security clearance, to prevent further congestion.

Commuters generally appreciated the robust security set‑up, though many lamented the difficulty of boarding due to the crowd. Several travelers were unable to secure a reservation and therefore traveled in general‑class coaches.

One passenger, Kanhaiya Kumar, heading to Bihar, said the police deployment was satisfactory and he encountered no major issues beyond the crowd density. Another traveller, Kalpana Devi bound for Bhagalpur, affirmed that the police and railway administration provided adequate support, allowing her journey to proceed smoothly.