Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025: Western Railway ramps up security, crowd-control measures at Mumbai’s Dadar Station

Surveillance has been strengthened with 160 CCTV cameras which will monitor movement 24X7. WR has also activated advanced video analytics tools, including a face recognition system (FRS), people-density analysis, left-over luggage detection and line-crossing alerts

Western Railway ramps up security, crowd-control measures at Mumbai’s Dadar Station for Mahaparinirvan Divas

Help desks operating 24X7 will be set up at Dadar Station to guide visitors heading to Chaityabhoomi (Dr Ambedkar’s resting place) and Rajgruha (memorial). Representational Pic/File

Western Railway (WR) has announced extensive security and crowd-management arrangements at Mumbai’s Dadar Station ahead of Mahaparinirvan Diwas on December 6, when lakhs of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar are expected to visit Chaityabhoomi.

According to a press release issued by WR, nearly 700 personnel from the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) will be deployed round the clock across platforms, foot overbridges, entry–exit gates and other areas of the station. Surveillance has been strengthened with 160 CCTV cameras which will monitor movement 24X7. WR has also activated advanced video analytics tools, including a face recognition system (FRS), people-density analysis, left-over luggage detection and line-crossing alerts.

Help desks operating 24X7 will be set up at Dadar Station to guide visitors heading to Chaityabhoomi (Dr Ambedkar’s resting place) and Rajgruha (memorial). Staff from the RPF, GRP and ticket-checking department posted at these desks will provide information on train timings and other essential assistance.

Security agencies will carry out continuous anti-sabotage checks, supported by the RPF Dog Squad, Quick Response Team and the GRP’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, using modern equipment.

To manage the heavy footfall, WR has put up barricades and rope-based segregation at crowd-prone locations such as the BMC and Tilak foot overbridges. Controlled diversions will be enforced at entry and exit points, while clear directional signage has been placed across bridges and gates to ensure smooth movement.

For medical emergencies, WR has arranged round-the-clock services including doctors, first-aid teams and ambulances. Lighting across the station premises has been enhanced, with additional lamps installed in poorly lit areas.

Appealing for public cooperation, WR said it is committed to ensuring a safe, orderly and convenient travel experience for all visitors on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025.

Central Railway to run 12 additional suburban trains on Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025

Central Railway will operate 12 additional suburban special trains on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025, officials said on Monday.

The special trains will run between Parel-Kalyan and Kurla-Panvel on the midnight of December 5–6, (Friday–Saturday), stopping at all stations to facilitate passenger travel.

Main Line – UP Specials (Parel–Kalyan section):

Kurla–Parel Special: Departs Kurla 00:45 hrs, arrives Parel 01:05 hrs

Kalyan–Parel Special: Departs Kalyan 01:00 hrs, arrives Parel 02:20 hrs

Thane–Parel Special: Departs Thane 02:10 hrs, arrives Parel 02:55 hrs

Main Line – DOWN Specials (Kalyan–Parel section):

Parel–Thane Special: Departs Parel 01:15 hrs, arrives Thane 01:55 hrs

Parel–Kalyan Special: Departs Parel 02:30 hrs, arrives Kalyan 03:50 hrs

Parel–Kurla Special: Departs Parel 03:05 hrs, arrives Kurla 03:20 hrs

Harbour Line – UP Specials (Panvel–Kurla section):

Vashi–Kurla Special: Departs Vashi 01:30 hrs, arrives Kurla 02:10 hrs

Panvel–Kurla Special: Departs Panvel 01:40 hrs, arrives Kurla 02:45 hrs

Vashi–Kurla Special: Departs Vashi 03:10 hrs, arrives Kurla 03:40 hrs