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South Eastern Railway (SER) has decided to run Weekly Superfast Special Trains between Shalimar-Yeshwantpur-Shalimar and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run Weekly Superfast Special Trains between Kamakhya-Yeshwantpur- Kamakhya stations during October and November, with eight trips and nine trips in each direction respectively.

Accordingly, Shalimar- Yeshwantpur Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02863) will depart from Shalimar station at 11 am on Mondays and arrive at Yeshwantpur at 4.30 pm on Tuesdays  with effect from October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18 and 25.

In the return direction, Yeshwantpur-Shalimar Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02864) will depart Yeshwantpur station at 11.15 am on Wednesdays and arrive Shalimar at 4.25 pm on Thursdays with effect from October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Kamakhya-Yeshwantpur Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02552) will depart at Kamakhya station at 2 pm on Wednesdays and arrive at Yeshwantpur at 6.30 pm on Fridays with effect from October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and November 6, 13, 20 and 27.

In the return direction, Yeshwantpur-Kamakhya Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02551) will depart from Yeshwantpur station at 8.30 pm on Saturdays and arrive at Kamakhya at  1 pm on Mondays with effect from October 5, 12, 19, 12, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 and 23,  a press release issued by the railways said.

South Eastern Railway (SER) has decided to run Weekly Superfast Special Trains between Shalimar-Yeshwantpur-Shalimar and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run Weekly Superfast Special Trains between Kamakhya-Yeshwantpur- Kamakhya stations during October and November, with eight trips and nine trips in each direction respectively.

Accordingly, Shalimar- Yeshwantpur Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02863) will depart from Shalimar station at 11 am on Mondays and arrive at Yeshwantpur at 4.30 pm on Tuesdays  with effect from October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18 and 25.

In the return direction, Yeshwantpur-Shalimar Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02864) will depart Yeshwantpur station at 11.15 am on Wednesdays and arrive Shalimar at 4.25 pm on Thursdays with effect from October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Kamakhya-Yeshwantpur Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02552) will depart at Kamakhya station at 2 pm on Wednesdays and arrive at Yeshwantpur at 6.30 pm on Fridays with effect from October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and November 6, 13, 20 and 27.

In the return direction, Yeshwantpur-Kamakhya Weekly Superfast Special (Train No 02551) will depart from Yeshwantpur station at 8.30 pm on Saturdays and arrive at Kamakhya at  1 pm on Mondays with effect from October 5, 12, 19, 12, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 and 23,  a press release issued by the railways said.

PUNE: Members of the passenger amenities' committee of the Indian Railways who visited Pune railway station on Monday found the station satisfactorily clean but sought improvement in seating arrangements.

On making Pune a world-class station, the committee said the Railways would start with Delhi and later take up works at other stations in phases.

The committee's chairman Chalvadi Narayanswami along with other members including Raghavendra Pratapsingh, Sayantan Chatterjee, and Alam Khan, who inspected the passenger amenities at the station said cleanliness at stations and in trains is top priority.

The chairman said a toll-free helpline number will be displayed on the platforms for passengers to lodge complaints.

When told that cleanliness on tracks at the station is a big concern and that many people are unhappy about the situation, railway officials maintained there has been an improvement in the last three months.

Chalvadi said he had noticed lack of seating arrangements at the station and that many passengers were sitting on the floor of the platforms. He said he had asked railway officials to improve the arrangements.

Observing that all bonafide passengers deserve good amenities, the committee members said all the problems at stations will be identified and rectified. They appreciated the 24 x 7 CCTV surveillance, bag scanning, display and sign boards at Pune station.

On complaints about the quality of food served at stations and on trains, Chalvadi said he had inspected kitchens to ensure that quality of food is maintained.

Pune was listed among 50 other stations for world-class facilities and passenger amenities. Railway officials said the works will first be taken up at Delhi station.

The committee members admitted that funds were an issue that hindered works.

Railway officials said there was no immediate possibility for a separate terminus or a platform at the station for suburban local trains.

On halting of express trains at intermediate stations to reduce passenger traffic at Pune station, the railway officials said a few trains do halt at the stations and they were working on this plan.

Pune divisional railway manager Suneet Sharma, additional divisional railway manager A B Mendhekar were also present during the inspection.

Railway passengers are likely to get better facilities as the Pune railway station will be undergoing a makeover soon.
On Monday, Chalavadi Narayanswami, chairman of Passenger Amenities Committee, Railway Board visited the Pune railway station and inspected the basic amenities that are provided to the passengers.

Narayanswami asked to increase the number of food counters at the station. “There have been many complaints regarding the excess charge and poor food quality that is supplied in the pantry car. We will be conducting sample checks and ensure that rate cards are made available.”

Cleanliness at the railway station will also be maintained. Besides, water filter for clean drinking water and additional benches on the platforms is also being contemplated.

“The main objective is to make the railway station more passenger friendly. We have decided to increase the benches from the present 895 to 2,000 from platform number two to six. Besides we are planning to open a separate ticket window for female customers.”

Passengers can also call on the toll free number and register their complaints or give suggestions for better service.

Register your complaint
l 24x7 toll free helpline:
1800-111-321
Website: www.irctc.com
Central control office: 011-23345300
North zone: 011-23221147
East zone: 033-266601743
South central zone: 040-27716145
West zone: 022-22618067
South zone: 044-25353341

Improved areas
Food quality in pantries
Food outlets on platform
Separate ticket counter for women
Maintenance of cleanliness, hygiene
Additional benches on platforms
Drinking water filter

इलाहाबाद स्टेशन में गाडिय़ों का ट्रैफिक इस कदर बढ़ गया है कि अब कुछ ट्रेनों के रूट में फेरबदल करने की नौबत आ गई है। तय किया गया है कि आने वाले दिनों राजेंद्र नगर-एलटीटी एक्सप्रेस, महानगरी और क्षिप्रा एक्सपे्रस इलाहाबाद तक नहीं जाएंगी।

इन गाडिय़ों को इलाहाबाद के ठीक पहले छिवकी स्टेशन से डायवर्ट कर दिया जाएगा। रेलवे का नया फेरबदल 15 नवंबर से अमल में आने वाला है। हालांकि काफी समय से ही इलाहाबाद स्टेशन पर गाडिय़ों का दबाव बढ़ता जा रहा है। जानकारों का कहना है कि सही वक्त पर चलने वाली गाडिय़ां भी इलाहाबाद पहुंचने के साथ ही प्लेटफार्म न मिलने से लेट हो जाती हैं।

रेलवे के अधिकारियों ने इस पर प्रस्ताव तैयार किया और आखिरकार रेल मंत्रालय ने राजेंद्र नगर-एलटीटी एक्सप्रेस, महानगरी और क्षिप्रा एक्सप्रेस के रूट से इलाबाद को कट करने का निर्णय दे दिया।


मुंबई के लिए पूजा स्पेशल दुर्गा पूजा और दीवाली के विशेष अवसर पर रेलवे ने मुंबई के लिए स्पेशल ट्रेन चलाने की तैयारी कर ली है। जानकारी के अनुसार जबलपुर और छत्रपति शिवाजी टर्मिनस के बीच साप्ताहिक सुपरफास्ट 5 अक्टूबर से 30 नवंबर तक चलाई जाएगी। यह ट्रेन जबलपुर से प्रत्येक शनिवार तथा मुंबई से हर रविवार को छूटेगी। स्पेशल ट्रेन को 21 कोचों के साथ दौड़ाया जाएगा।


चेन्नई स्पेशल 28 को यात्रियों की भीड़ देखते हुए रेलवे जबलपुर तथा चेन्नई के बीच 28 सितंबर को स्पेशल ट्रेन चलाने वाला है। यह ट्रेन 17 कोचों के साथ सफर करेगी, जिसमें 8 सेकेंड स्लीपर, एक चेयरकार, 6 सामान्य श्रेणी तथा 2 एसएलआर कोच होंगे। खास बात यह है कि इस ट्रेन को एकतरफा रूट पर ही चलाया जाएगा। मतलब साफ है कि ट्रेन जाएगी तो लेकिन लौटेगी नहीं...!

NAGPUR: With Indian Railways running into losses to the tune of Rs 26,000 crore, minister of state for railways (MoSR) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday although did not give any concrete assurance on fulfilling host of demands, his commitment to set up third line between Nagpur and Wardha was the only silver lining.

"The third line will not be discarded at the cost of Nagpur-Nagbhid broad gauge proposal," Chowdhury made it clear.

Chowdhury, accompanied by his family, was on a maiden visit to Nagpur at the behest of Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar. He briefly visited Ajni colony and station, besides Motibgah workshop and diesel loco shed and Nagpur station. He also took some time out to visit state EGS minister Nitin Raut's residence in North Nagpur.

Amid divergent views, Muttemwar wants Ajni station to be developed as world class instead of Nagpur. He is also pushing for an Railyway over Bridge (Rob) over Ajni station on a cost-sharing basis between Centre and the state.

"As the existing Rob is over 125-year-old, a new one estimated to cost Rs36 crore will come through on 50:50 cost sharing basis," said Muttemwar.

The seven-time Congress MP wanted Nagpur to be upgraded as a zone and Motibagh Diesel Loco Shed and workshop be upgraded to broad gauge in the advent of narrow gauge being phased out.

He also complained that Vidarbha continues to be neglected when it comes to upgrading railway network and infrastructure.

Chowdhury, an MP from West Bengal, did not agree with Muttemwar and recalled Bengal-Nagpur's 126-year-old association when Bengal-Nagpur Railway (BNR) was formed in 1887.

"Nagpur is state's third largest city and looking into its genuine demands I agree that small hammers should be replaced with big ones. Diesel locos should go as it is we have to import 80% of the diesel. Of the Rs23,000 crore railways fuel bill, Rs15,000 crore go towards diesel," said Chowdhury. More focus is now on electrification, he added.

"With more demand and scarce resources, I sometimes feel like a BPL mantri," Chowdhury said in lighter vein.

"Hence, I cannot fulfil people's all the expectations, but at the same time I promise that Vidarbha will not be neglected," he said.

On precarious finances, the minister said there are two railway divisions here. To earn Rs100, railways spend Rs158. "The operating ratio here is 158% which otherwise should be 80%. We will try to bring it down," he said.

This was the second time Muttemwar invited an MoSR to the city to review development. A similar visit of ex-MoSR KH Muniappa was initiated by him two years ago, but promises remained unfulfilled.

In the evening, while addressing a gathering of traders at Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce (NVCC), Chowdhury reiterated that railways was passing through a tough time as projects worth Rs4.50 lakh crore were already in progress.

"Yet, I will talk to Railway Board officials on all the genuine demands raised here," he said.

Although the visit seem to generate some electioneering mood ahead of Lok Sabha polls, at the end of the day sans any major announcements it looked as if - "he came, he saw and he went away."

However, Muttemwar was optimistic. "Chowdhury at least could understand our genuine demands. The Rs36 crore Ajni ROB proposal was agreed in-principle. Besides, upgradation of Motibagh workshop from narrow gauge to broad gauge will also come through," said Muttemwar.

"With more demand and scarce resources, I sometimes feel like a BPL mantri," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, minister of state for railways, said.

Chowdhury at least could understand our genuine demands. The Rs 36 crore Ajni ROB proposal was agreed in-principle

What the minister touched upon

Third Line: The Rs 300 crore project will not be shelved, even as there were two different opinions of officials. Unanimous decision will be taken in the project's favour.

Motibagh Workshop & Diesel shed: Minister said workshop needs to converted into broad gauge with narrow gauge on the way out. Diesel locos should go. Will consider the demand of mass transfers of loco shed staff to Nainpur and elsewhere

Itwari-Kalamna doubling: 75% work has been completed and remaining will be taken up soon. The Rs23-crore project has been stalled for five years due to vote bank politics.

Quarters at Motibagh & Ajni: Muttemwar says all the quarters are 80-year-old and have outlived. These needs to be rebuilt by newly set up Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA). Minister says the demand may be considered

Fare hike: Chowdhury says now Rail Tariff Regulatory Authority (RTRA) will largely delink passenger fares from political process. Populism practised by successive rail ministers has left the railways in the lurch.

Vacant posts: All the posts of GMs will be filled up soon. Besides, there are 1.49 lakh posts vacant across Indian Railways. It is an ongoing process which is continuing.

Security System: Nagpur already has a security system. Petty crimes are taken care of by GRP and RPF.

Train Stoppage: Minister agrees to Wardha MP Datta Meghe's demand to give stoppage to trains at Chandur Railway on Narkhed-Amravati railway line.

What he ignored

Nagpur-Delhi Duronto: The announcement was made by ex-railway minister Mamata Banerjee on demand by Muttemwar 3 years ago. Chowdhury says Nagpur will not get the train immediately as already some trains have been given.

Nagpur Zone: In view of decentralization policy, Muttemwar demanded Nagpur to be upgraded as a zone due to its strategic location and revenue generation potential. Minister was not so forthcoming on the issue.

Ajni World Class: Muttemwar wants Ajni to be added to the list of 5 stations to be taken to develop as world class. Chowdhury didn't look keen.

Rly Medical College & Laundry: Both the projects were announced by Mamata Banerjee. Except for survey, nothing has been done. The minister did not touch the issues.

Caption: Minister of state for railways Adhir Ranjan Choudhury and Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar wave after inaugurating the new retiring room at Ajni railway station on Monday.

NAGPUR: With Indian Railways running into losses to the tune of Rs 26,000 crore, minister of state for railways (MoSR) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday although did not give any concrete assurance on fulfilling host of demands, his commitment to set up third line between Nagpur and Wardha was the only silver lining.

"The third line will not be discarded at the cost of Nagpur-Nagbhid broad gauge proposal," Chowdhury made it clear.

Chowdhury, accompanied by his family, was on a maiden visit to Nagpur at the behest of Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar. He briefly visited Ajni colony and station, besides Motibgah workshop and diesel loco shed and Nagpur station. He also took some time out to visit state EGS minister Nitin Raut's residence in North Nagpur.

Amid divergent views, Muttemwar wants Ajni station to be developed as world class instead of Nagpur. He is also pushing for an Railyway over Bridge (Rob) over Ajni station on a cost-sharing basis between Centre and the state.

"As the existing Rob is over 125-year-old, a new one estimated to cost Rs36 crore will come through on 50:50 cost sharing basis," said Muttemwar.

The seven-time Congress MP wanted Nagpur to be upgraded as a zone and Motibagh Diesel Loco Shed and workshop be upgraded to broad gauge in the advent of narrow gauge being phased out.

He also complained that Vidarbha continues to be neglected when it comes to upgrading railway network and infrastructure.

Chowdhury, an MP from West Bengal, did not agree with Muttemwar and recalled Bengal-Nagpur's 126-year-old association when Bengal-Nagpur Railway (BNR) was formed in 1887.

"Nagpur is state's third largest city and looking into its genuine demands I agree that small hammers should be replaced with big ones. Diesel locos should go as it is we have to import 80% of the diesel. Of the Rs23,000 crore railways fuel bill, Rs15,000 crore go towards diesel," said Chowdhury. More focus is now on electrification, he added.

"With more demand and scarce resources, I sometimes feel like a BPL mantri," Chowdhury said in lighter vein.

"Hence, I cannot fulfil people's all the expectations, but at the same time I promise that Vidarbha will not be neglected," he said.

On precarious finances, the minister said there are two railway divisions here. To earn Rs100, railways spend Rs158. "The operating ratio here is 158% which otherwise should be 80%. We will try to bring it down," he said.

This was the second time Muttemwar invited an MoSR to the city to review development. A similar visit of ex-MoSR KH Muniappa was initiated by him two years ago, but promises remained unfulfilled.

In the evening, while addressing a gathering of traders at Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce (NVCC), Chowdhury reiterated that railways was passing through a tough time as projects worth Rs4.50 lakh crore were already in progress.

"Yet, I will talk to Railway Board officials on all the genuine demands raised here," he said.

Although the visit seem to generate some electioneering mood ahead of Lok Sabha polls, at the end of the day sans any major announcements it looked as if - "he came, he saw and he went away."

However, Muttemwar was optimistic. "Chowdhury at least could understand our genuine demands. The Rs36 crore Ajni ROB proposal was agreed in-principle. Besides, upgradation of Motibagh workshop from narrow gauge to broad gauge will also come through," said Muttemwar.

"With more demand and scarce resources, I sometimes feel like a BPL mantri," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, minister of state for railways, said.

Chowdhury at least could understand our genuine demands. The Rs 36 crore Ajni ROB proposal was agreed in-principle

What the minister touched upon

Third Line: The Rs 300 crore project will not be shelved, even as there were two different opinions of officials. Unanimous decision will be taken in the project's favour.

Motibagh Workshop & Diesel shed: Minister said workshop needs to converted into broad gauge with narrow gauge on the way out. Diesel locos should go. Will consider the demand of mass transfers of loco shed staff to Nainpur and elsewhere

Itwari-Kalamna doubling: 75% work has been completed and remaining will be taken up soon. The Rs23-crore project has been stalled for five years due to vote bank politics.

Quarters at Motibagh & Ajni: Muttemwar says all the quarters are 80-year-old and have outlived. These needs to be rebuilt by newly set up Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA). Minister says the demand may be considered

Fare hike: Chowdhury says now Rail Tariff Regulatory Authority (RTRA) will largely delink passenger fares from political process. Populism practised by successive rail ministers has left the railways in the lurch.

Vacant posts: All the posts of GMs will be filled up soon. Besides, there are 1.49 lakh posts vacant across Indian Railways. It is an ongoing process which is continuing.

Security System: Nagpur already has a security system. Petty crimes are taken care of by GRP and RPF.

Train Stoppage: Minister agrees to Wardha MP Datta Meghe's demand to give stoppage to trains at Chandur Railway on Narkhed-Amravati railway line.

What he ignored

Nagpur-Delhi Duronto: The announcement was made by ex-railway minister Mamata Banerjee on demand by Muttemwar 3 years ago. Chowdhury says Nagpur will not get the train immediately as already some trains have been given.

Nagpur Zone: In view of decentralization policy, Muttemwar demanded Nagpur to be upgraded as a zone due to its strategic location and revenue generation potential. Minister was not so forthcoming on the issue.

Ajni World Class: Muttemwar wants Ajni to be added to the list of 5 stations to be taken to develop as world class. Chowdhury didn't look keen.

Rly Medical College & Laundry: Both the projects were announced by Mamata Banerjee. Except for survey, nothing has been done. The minister did not touch the issues.

Caption: Minister of state for railways Adhir Ranjan Choudhury and Congress MP Vilas Muttemwar wave after inaugurating the new retiring room at Ajni railway station on Monday.

The President of Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce Dipen Agrawal today submitted a memorandum of demands to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Minister of State for Railways and also apprised him of various problems faced by Nagpur and Vidarbha citizens and traders. He also put forward some suggestions to the Minister.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Minister of State for Railways and Vilasrao Muttemwar, MP, Nagpur paid a visit to Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce today at 3.30.p.m. in the meeting hall of the Chamber.

At the outset Shri Dipen Agrawal, President, NVCC welcomed the guests. Hemant Gandhi, Secretary of the Chamber introduced the chief guest Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Vilasrao Muttemwar.

Photo (5)Dipen Agrawal, President presented a shawl, shreephal and memento to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Vilasrao Muttemwar, and Dr. (Mrs) Chowdhury. MLA Dinanath Padole and top officials of Central and South East Central Railway were also felicitated by the Chamber.

The Nagpur MP Vilasrao Muttemvar, while addressing the members also briefed the problems of Railway travellers of Vidarbha Region and informed the Minister that once upon a time Nagpur was the Capital of Madhya Pradesh but after re-organization of the States Nagpur and Vidarbha region were merged with Maharashtra State in the year 1960. Thereafter the development of Vidarbha is lagging behind. He also requested the Minister to give special attention in the matter of Railway facilities and constitute a separate Railway Zone for Vidarbha Region.

The Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, while addressing the traders, said that the suggestions and problems put forth before him are genuine and would be considered satisfactorily. In regard to formation of Railway Zone for Vidarbha, the demand would be looked into seriously and a decision in this regard would be taken at an appropriate time. He assured that Vilasrao Muttemwar and prominent office-bearers of Chamber would be welcomed in New Delhi and suggestions would be discussed with the officers.

Prominent Railway officials present on the occasion include Sunil V. Arya, G.M SEC Railway, B.K. Joshi, COM SEC Railway, Sharad Ingle, AGM, Central Railway, Prakashrao Wazalwar, CCM SEC Railway, Brujesh Dixit, DRM C. R., S. L. Varma, DRM SECR, R.K. Agrawal, DGM, SECR, Amlan Turkey, Secretary and Predeepkumr, Sr. DCM SECR., Dr. Suman Deolkar, Sr. DCMCR., Ramesh Jaiswal, Jt. MD. Neco Group, Govindlal Sarda, Prafulbhai Doshi, Radheshyam Sarda, Past Presidents NVCC. Mayur Panchmatia, Ajaykumar Madan, Sachin Puniyani, Chunibhai Shah, Arjundas Ahuja, Abhishek Jha, Bharatbhai S. Thakkar, Farooquebhai Akbani, Gajanand Gupta, Govind Mantri, Natwar Patel, Prabhakar Deshmukh, Pratap Motwani, Rajubhai Makhija, Rajeshkumar Ohri, Satish Bang, Shabbar Shakir, Sanjayraj Modh Saraf, Santosh Kabra, Suryakant Agrawal, Umesh Patel, Vijay Kewalramani, Hastimal Katariya, Sanjay K. Agrawal, Shankar Sugandh, Arvind Kotecha, Ranjan Agrawal, Dilipbhai Thakral, Assandas Balwani, Syed Nawab Ali, Rajesh Amte, Amjad Hussain, M. Aslam Khan, Dharamvir Sharma, Gajanand Mahajan, Lalchand Gupta, Prakash Jais, Nishikant Padmawar, Pankaj Padia, Vijay Chandak, Bashkar D. Ambade, Rajesh P. Shah, Subhash Agrawal, Yogendrakumar Agrawal, S. H. Agrawal,

Hemant Gandhi, Secretary, conducted the programme and Pratap Motwani, Convener Railway Sub Committee, NVCC proposed vote of thanks, said a press note issued by Hemant Gandhi, Secretary of the Chamber.

MUMBAI: Western Railway has decided to provide stoppages to five pair of trains at Valsad, Vapil and Bhilad for the convenience of passengers. These stoppages have been given on experimental basis for a period of six months

A WR public relations officer said, "Bandra (T)-Ajmer/ Udaipur Express will arrive from Bandra to Valsad at 7.24 pm and on its return journey to Mumbai, the train will arrive at this destination at 11.11 am from Oct 2."

Another train, Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Double Decker Express, has also been provided stoppage at Valsad station from Oct 2. The train will arrive from Mumbai to Valsad station at 4.54 pm. Similarly, in the return direction, the train will reach Valsad station at 10.16 am.

Also, Porbandar Express has been provided stoppage at Bhilad station. It will arrive from Mumbai Central to Bhilad at 11.34 am. On its return journey to Mumbai, the train will reach Bhilad at 3.17 pm from October 2.

Likewise, Veraval-Trivandrum Weekly Express and Gandhidham- Nagarcoil Weekly Express has been provided stoppage at Vapi station. Veraval - Trivandrum Express and Gandhidham- Nagarcoil Express will arrive Vapi station at 5.12 pm. On its return journey, Trivandrum - Veraval Express and Nagarcoil - Gandhidham Express will reach Vapi station at 12.58 am from Oct 3 and 4, respectively.

ALLAHABAD: Railway Recruitment Board examination was conducted at several centres in the city on Sunday. Chairman of Railway Recruitment Board Sanjeev Mathur said that RRB examination was conducted in two meetings.

In the first meeting, 18,308 candidates appeared, out of 48,240 who were expected to come. In the second meeting, 17,553 candidates appeared, out of 48,240 registered candidates.

The examination was conducted at 49 centres. It was held for selecting candidates for 71 posts of commercial clerks, 39 of accounts clerk, 85 of ticket examiners, four of junior clerks and nine of train clerk.

A flying squad was formed which kept vigil on the candidates. There was heavy crowd at Allahabad railway station as the candidates assembled to return to their respective destinations. GRP and RPF had a tough time in managing the crowd.