Indian Railways Rolls Out Safety Overhaul After New Delhi Station Stampede

Two days after the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which 18 people lost their lives and over a dozen were injured, the Railway Ministry, on Monday, rolled out a series of safety measures aimed at preventing overcrowding at all the stations across India and also to ensure smoother passenger flow.

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Announcing a comprehensive overhaul of crowd management protocols across the country, the Ministry said 60 high-traffic railway stations will now feature designated holding areas to control crowds effectively.

Advanced monitoring systems will track passenger density, particularly during train delays. Local railway officials will receive specialized training in situational awareness and crisis management, the Ministry said.

As part of a special six-month campaign, Delhi's railway stations will undergo significant improvements to enhance passenger safety and streamline their movement.

Thirty-five key railway stations connected to Prayagraj will be under constant surveillance by the Central Railway War Room.

New Delhi Railway Station alone has seen the installation of 200 CCTV cameras to enhance security and monitoring.