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Railway sets 24‑hour CCTV at Ajmer, Abu Road, Udaipur City stations for Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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Indian Railways’ Ajmer division will monitor Ajmer, Abu Road and Udaipur City stations round the clock with CCTV cameras during Diwali to manage the expected surge of passengers.
The Ajmer railway division has announced special arrangements for Diwali, a festival that traditionally sees a sharp rise in passenger traffic. To keep the flow of commuters under control, the division has earmarked three major stations – Ajmer, Abu Road and Udaipur City – for intensive crowd‑management measures.
At each of these stations, a network of closed‑circuit television cameras will operate continuously throughout the holiday period. The footage will be monitored by railway security teams to detect any congestion, unauthorized movement or safety concerns in real time.
Railway officials said the round‑the‑clock surveillance is intended to complement on‑ground staff, police assistance and existing crowd‑control protocols. By spotting bottlenecks early, authorities hope to prevent incidents and ensure a smoother travel experience for the thousands of pilgrims and holiday‑goers expected on the rails.
The move reflects a broader push by Indian Railways to leverage technology for passenger safety during peak travel seasons, especially on festivals that draw large crowds across Rajasthan and neighboring states.
At each of these stations, a network of closed‑circuit television cameras will operate continuously throughout the holiday period. The footage will be monitored by railway security teams to detect any congestion, unauthorized movement or safety concerns in real time.
Railway officials said the round‑the‑clock surveillance is intended to complement on‑ground staff, police assistance and existing crowd‑control protocols. By spotting bottlenecks early, authorities hope to prevent incidents and ensure a smoother travel experience for the thousands of pilgrims and holiday‑goers expected on the rails.
The move reflects a broader push by Indian Railways to leverage technology for passenger safety during peak travel seasons, especially on festivals that draw large crowds across Rajasthan and neighboring states.