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Our efforts is to ensure passengers reach safely to Prayagraj: RPF Senior
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On the security arrangements at Patna Junction, RPF Senior Commandant Prakash Kumar Panda told ANI, "Security arrangements are tight here and Railway Protection Force( RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) teams are deployed here, we have deployed additional 100 railway staff here and our
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"If people don't rush unnecessarily, there won't be..." DCP Railway on Del
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"If people don't rush unnecessarily, there won't be a catastrophic effect where everyone rushes. If disciplined behaviour is followed, there is a great chance for such incidents to be averted. Everyone is a capable decision-maker. If you feel that the rush is increasing, halting at that time
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Porters recount events during New Delhi Railway Station stampede
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Porters (coolies) who were present during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station recount the events of the tragic night, further stating how they helped the passengers to get out of the station. As many as 18 people were killed and 15 others were injured in the fatal incident.
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Security heightened at Lucknow railway station amid chaos over NDLS stampe
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Government Railway Police (GRP) SSP Prashant Kumar on Sunday said that they were coordinating with the railways and the local police to ensure smooth functioning as people continue to flock to the Lucknow railway station to visit the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
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Bijalpura-Bardibas railway construction under Indian assistance to start s
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli informed the lower house of the federal parliament on Sunday that Bijalpura-Bardibas railways construction under Indian assistance will start soon.
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Special trains from New Delhi to Prayagraj to depart from Platform 16; Pas
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Earlier in the day, Indian Railways gave an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 deceased. An amount of rupees 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured during the day.
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All special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A day after the tragic incident of stampede at New Delhi railway station, Northern Railway enforced a number of measures to avoid any such untoward incident in the days to come. It has been decided that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform number 16,
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Delhi stampede: "We are present at platforms to maintain the crowd", says
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday.
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Northern Railway announces 4 special trains for Mahakumbh Mela
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
To ease the extra rush of passengers during the Mahakumbh Mela and in the backdrop of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Northern Railway has decided to run four special trains to facilitate smooth travel for devotees and travellers.
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"Inquiry proceedings into NDLS stampede have begun": DCP Railways
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Railway authorities have appointed a high-level committee to investigate the stampede that took place at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, a police officer said. The officer also emphasised that the inquiry into the tragic incident, which resulted in 18 deaths and numerous injuries,
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"Railway Ministry probing if any conspiracy or fake news behind Delhi stam
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The railways said the committee has initiated a High-Level Inquiry (HAG) into the incident. As part of the investigation, the committee has ordered the securing of all video footage from the Railway Station to aid in the probe.
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Delhi Stampede: "Prayagraj special train to run from Platform 16," says DC
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A tragic incident unfolded at New Delhi Railway Station when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, resulting in several others getting injured, Northern CPRO told ANI.
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