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News Entry# 573529
Today (21:27) Kolkata Metro Faces Overcrowding and AC Issues Post-Mahalaya
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Kolkata's metro system is experiencing overcrowding post-Mahalaya, with many passengers complaining about the lack of air conditioning, especially in older trains. The old ICF 'Vel' trains are facing this issue, while newer Medha trains are reported to be significantly cooler due to their powerful AC systems. Metro authorities acknowledge the problem...
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and state that the capacity of the trains and AC units is limited, resulting in discomfort when overcrowded. They also mention that the old AC units have become less efficient over time. Metro officials assure the public that they are working on resolving the issue. To manage the heavy influx of passengers, metro stations are keeping doors open longer to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and security measures have been increased with additional staff, a quick response team, and a disaster management team deployed at various stations and trains. Female RPF personnel are also stationed on trains and at stations to ensure the safety of women and children. The report concludes with a call to action to download the 'Sangbad Pratidin' app for more updates and follow the publication for more information.

Mahalaya ke baad se, Kolkata ka metro bahut crowded ho gaya hai. Bahut saare passengers AC ka kam na hone ki shikayat kar rahe hai, khass kar purane trains mein. Purane ICF 'Vel' trains mein yeh problem hai, lekin naye Medha trains bahut thanda hai unke powerful AC ki wajah se....
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Metro authority yeh problem maan rahe hai aur keh rahe hai ki trains aur AC ki capacity limited hai, jisse crowd zyada hone par discomfort hota hai. Unhone yeh bhi kaha ki purane AC units time ke saath kamzor ho gaye hai. Metro officials logon ko assurance de rahe hai ki woh yeh problem solve karne ke liye kaam kar rahe hai. Zyada passengers ko manage karne ke liye, metro stations doors zyada time tak khule rakhe jaa rahe hain boarding aur disembarking ke liye, aur security measures bhi badhaye gaye hai jisme extra staff, quick response team aur disaster management team ko different stations aur trains mein deploy kiya gaya hai. Female RPF personnel bhi trains aur stations mein maujood hai mahilaon aur bachchon ki suraksha ke liye. Report yeh kehkar khatam hota hai ki 'Sangbad Pratidin' app download karein aur publication ko follow karein zyada updates ke liye.
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