Central Railway Relocates Taxi Pick-Up Zone At Nagpur Station For Passenger Convenience Nagpur: Central Railway's Nagpur Division has relocated the taxi pick-up zone at Nagpur Railway Station to a more accessible location near the main entrance of the heritage building, aiming to improve passenger convenience and boost usage of the newly revived prepaid cab service. The move follows a period of uncertainty for the service, which had been suspended for nearly 18 months before resuming operations around two weeks ago. The previous pick-up point, located near the dome area of Platform No. 1, was deemed inconvenient for passengers, particularly senior citizens, families with children, and travelers carrying heavy luggage. The new location, situated approximately 200 metres from the former site, is now directly visible to passengers exiting the station, making it easier to locate and access. The relocation was supervised by divisional railway manager Vinayak Garg and senior divisional commercial manager Aman Mittal. Railway officials anticipate that the change will enhance the visibility of the service and encourage greater patronage of the prepaid cabs, which are designed to provide seamless last-mile connectivity at one of Central India's busiest railway stations. The shift comes amid reports of a subdued initial response to the service, with factors such as RTA-approved fares and an additional ₹50 convenience charge potentially influencing commuter preferences. Bharat Cabs, the operator of the prepaid service, has expressed plans to expand its operations beyond Nagpur. A representative from Bharat Cabs noted that the new pick-up zone is more visible and convenient, and the company has sought permission to introduce a service on the east (Cotton Market) side gate.#central_railway #vinayak_garg #aman_mittal #nagpur_station #bharat_cabs
Platform Ticket Sales Curtailed at Nagpur Station Amid Concourse Work The sale of platform tickets at Nagpur Railway Station will be temporarily restricted from April 10 to May 30 to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the summer season. Officials cited the temporary closure of Platform No. 2 for ongoing concourse development work as the primary reason for the measure. While platform ticket sales will be suspended during this period, exceptions will be made for essential cases, including passengers requiring assistance. These include attendants accompanying senior citizens, individuals with health conditions, children, illiterate passengers, and women needing support. Railway authorities emphasized that the decision is a precautionary step to ensure smooth operations and prevent overcrowding. They stated that information about the restriction will be clearly communicated in Hindi and Marathi to avoid confusion among passengers. Staff have been instructed to explain the rationale for the restriction and ensure that those in need of assistance are not adversely affected. The move aims to balance the logistical challenges posed by the concourse work with the safety and convenience of travelers. The restriction applies to all platform ticket sales at Nagpur Station during the specified timeframe. Passengers are advised to check for updates at the station or through official channels before planning their journeys. Authorities assured that alternative arrangements would be made to accommodate those who require assistance, ensuring that vulnerable groups are not left without support. The temporary suspension of platform ticket sales highlights the railway department’s efforts to adapt to infrastructure upgrades while maintaining service quality.#summer_season #railway_authorities #nagpur_station #platform_no_2 #concourse_work
