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RPF Digital System Tracks Festival Crowds
RPF launches digital tool to predict station crowds before festivals.
In brief
RPF launches digital tool to predict station crowds before festivals. RPF will track high-footfall events from 2022 to deploy staff and prevent crowd incidents. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
RPF launches digital system
Railway Protection Force creates digital repository for high-footfall events starting 2022.
What events will it track
Festivals, religious gatherings, melas, exams, political events, and tourist seasons.
When will entries start
RPF orders senior officials to use system immediately for upcoming events.
Why RPF needs this system
Lack of timely info and fragmented data cause poor crowd preparedness.
How RPF handles fixed events
Holi, Diwali, Chhath entered 60+ days ahead for planning.
What happens next
RPF uses data to deploy staff and prevent crowd incidents before surges.
The short version
RPF will track high-footfall events from 2022 to deploy staff and prevent crowd incidents.
