Complete Pushkaralu works in advance: SCR GM to officials

Vijayawada: South Central Railway general manager Ravindra Gupta inspected Vijayawada railway station on Thursday to review the arrangements for the upcoming Krishna Pushkaralu. Alongside, the GM also inspected Madhuranagar, Gunadala, Rayanapadu and Krishna Canal railway stations.

The general manager reviewed the progress of all sanctioned works pertaining to arrangements of handling the rush of pilgrims and instructed the officials that all the works should be completed well in advance before the religious fete commenced.

He stressed on the need for coordination between railway officials and the State government officials to handle the pilgrim traffic smoothly. He also advised that an analysis be made on the expected pilgrim traffic rush at each of the five railway stations in and around Vijayawada so as to plan the facilities accordingly.

Referring to train services, the GM opined that termination of trains at various stations can be planned basing on the anticipated pilgrim rush. The GM also focused his attention on the need to ensure all basic facilities and amenities for the pilgrims during the Krishna Pushkaram at the five identified railway stations.

Divisional railway manager Ashok Kumar, chief passenger traffic manager K Siva Prasad, chief commercial manager B Vijaya Bhaskar accompanied the GM.