Pune: Railway Protection Force (RPF) has intensified security on trains and on tracks, particularly on those having signalling systems, after the incident of robbery on Mahalaxmi Express on Sunday.Central Railway on Wednesday said CSMT-Kolhapur-CSMT Koyna Express and CSMT-Hosapete-CSMT Express have been converted to LHB rakes from the regular conventional rakes. Officials said the same will provide passengers with more comfort. Also, authorities said that the periodicity of 36 special trains for Diwali and Chhath has been extended from Nov 24 to Nov 30.Officials said escort services are provided on 20 trains in the Pune division at present. After the incident, instructions were given to increase patrolling along the railway track at night. Emphasis has been laid on making patrolling more effective, especially in places where there is a signal system.Manpower of 458 officers and jawans is available for the Pune division, and patrolling is being planned through them. Also, senior officers have been ordered not to leave their jurisdiction and go elsewhere.More LHB rakesCentral Railway on Wednesday said that CSMT-Kolhapur-CSMT Koyna Express and CSMT-Hosapete-CSMT Express have been converted to LHB rakes from the regular conventional rakes. Officials said that the same will provide passengers with more comfort. Also, authorities said that the periodicity of 36 special trains for Diwali and Chhath has been extended from Nov 24 to Nov 30.
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