After restricting the sale of platform tickets to prevent crowding and creating a holding area for overflowing bonafide passengers, the Western Railway on Tuesday issued temporary restrictions on placing any parcels and consignments on station platforms 12 hours before the train departure to free up space for passenger movement.

“Due to the upcoming festive seasons of Diwali and Chhath Puja, a substantial rise has been noticed in parcel consignments at parcel offices such as Bandra Terminus, Vapi, Borivli, Udhna and Surat. The volume of parcels being stacked on the platforms is creating hurdles in passenger movement and leading to challenges in managing parcels effectively at these offices,” the restriction order, a copy of which is with mid-day, stated.