The Kanpur Central Railway Station is gearing up for a surge in passenger traffic due to the upcoming police recruitment exam scheduled from August 23rd to 31st. To accommodate the expected influx of candidates, approximately a dozen trains, including MEMUs, intercity, and passenger trains, will run through the station. Special...
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trains will operate on the Lucknow, Prayagraj, Jhansi, and Aligarh routes. To manage the crowd, holding areas are being established at the stations, and candidates will be released in batches to prevent overcrowding. Security personnel, including RPF and GRP, are preparing for the influx, ensuring adequate catering and sanitation facilities. The railway administration is taking measures to prevent a repeat of the chaos experienced during previous exams when candidates overwhelmed the station and attempted to board reserved coaches and even superfast trains, leading to a logistical challenge for the railway staff.