In light of the stampede that took place at the Bandra railway station on Sunday that injured nine people, the Western Railways has imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets at several stations in Mumbai division to manage crowd during festivals.
In preparation for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, Indian Railways will run 7,000 special trains, including clone trains catering to lakhs of passengers.
At least nine people were injured following a stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station on Sunday. The incident occurred on platform number 1 due to a crowd gathering for the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express at Bandra Terminus.
In anticipation of a heavy rush during the forthcoming festive season, Central Railway has imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets at select major stations. This step aims to manage crowding on platforms and ensure smooth passenger movement within station premises.
Thane Central Railway Deputy Commissioner Manoj Nana Patil on Sunday said that the stampede at the Bandra Terminus happened due to rush because of the festivals and the train being unreserved.
At least nine people were injured following a stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station today. The stampede occurred due to a rush on platform number 1, where a crowd gathered for Bandra-Gorakhpur Express at Bandra Terminus station.
The Opposition Maha Vikas Adghadi in Maharashtra launched an attack on Mahayuti government over a stampede in Mumbai's Bandra terminus railway station, injuring many, on Sunday morning.
At least nine people were injured following a stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station on Sunday morning, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday criticized Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station that injured at least nine people.
At least nine people were injured following a stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station on Sunday morning, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Central Railways has registered a case against a passenger for allegedly pulling the alarm chain without a valid reason at Nashik road station in Maharashtra.
In view of the increased rush of passengers during the Diwali and Chhat Puja festivals, Central Railway on Saturday announced to run two more unreserved special trains between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur.