Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Sunday blamed the 'negligence' of the Railways for the stampede at the New Delhi railway station that killed at least 18 people and left many others injured.
A compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the Indian Railways was announced to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, as per a release.
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity at the Railway Board, on Sunday, informed that a two-member high-level committee had been formed to investigate the matter and determine the cause of the stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday, which claimed around
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.
For the convenience of devotees intending to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela, Railways will run Vande Bharat Special train No. 02252/02251 on February 15, 16 and 17 between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj).
Malhotra shared insights on advancing business development initiatives, strengthening freight logistics, and reinforcing safety measures, underscoring Indian Railways' commitment to operational excellence.
RPF Ayodhya Dham Yashwant Singh said that the police are on constant surveillance at the railway station with more than 235 CCTV cameras. The railways were operating 12 to 15 special trains every day, he added.
Manickam Tagore also mentioned that this is not an isolated incident as there have been numerous cases of harassment, molestation, and even rape of women passengers in trains across the country.
Northern Railways is making extensive preparations for the upcoming Snan on February 12, ensuring smooth travel for Maha Kumbh devotees. Himanshu Shekhar, CPRO, Northern Railways, said over 300 trains operated on February 9, with continuous monitoring through CCTV cameras and a control ce
The West Central Railway has made special arrangements for passengers travelling to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, with around 40 special trains operating from Jabalpur on February 9 and 10, officials said.
Ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Railways has taken care of all the arrangements at 8 railway stations for Prayagraj Mahakumbh.