Delayed trains, blocked staircase: What led to stampede at New Delhi railway station
1 month, 1 week ago

Delayed trains, blocked staircase: What led to stampede at New Delhi railway station

Hindustan Times  

A high-level probe has been ordered into the stampede that occurred on New Delhi railway station resulting in the deaths of 18 people. In a statement, the railway ministry said that a sudden surge in passengers caused '"panic" and led to passengers fainting amid the “unprecedented rush situation.” Kumbh rush Railways officials said a crowd kept building up at platform number 14, from where the Prayagraj Express was set to depart. That’s why the crowd became uncontrollable,” said KPS Malhotra, DCP, suggesting there were two stampedes: “one at platform number 14 and another close the escalator near platform number 16”. Staircase blocked to control crowd Officials also said the stampede took place because one staircase each of Platform 14 and 15 were blocked by railway officials to control the crowd.

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New Delhi railway station sees ‘heavy rush’ again after stampede: What happened last night?
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4 days, 6 hours ago

New Delhi railway station sees ‘heavy rush’ again after stampede: What happened last night?

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rush at the New Delhi railway station on Sunday night reminded people of the stampede on February 15 during the Maha Kumbh mela rush which killed 18 people. New Delhi: Heavy rush at the New Delhi railway station, Sunday, March 23, 2025. Police and railway officials said that delay of several trains on Sunday night led to a heavy …

Days after New Delhi Railway Station stampede during Mahakumbh, THESE 4 delayed trains cause ‘heavy rush’
4 days, 7 hours ago

Days after New Delhi Railway Station stampede during Mahakumbh, THESE 4 delayed trains cause ‘heavy rush’

Live Mint  

Several trains were reportedly delayed at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday, March 23 night. This delayed departure caused heavy rush of passengers at platforms 12 and 13, police officers and railway officials informed Hindustan Times. The incident brings back the shocking memories of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which took place on February 15 during Mahakumbh. …

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station after 4 trains delayed; none hurt
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4 days, 13 hours ago

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station after 4 trains delayed; none hurt

Hindustan Times  

Delay in the departure of several trains at the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday night led to a heavy rush of passengers at platforms 12 and 13, police officers and railway officials said, but clarified that no stampede took place, and that no injuries were reported. However, officials said the situation on Sunday, which took place at around 9pm, …

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station sparks chaos, but no stampede
4 days, 14 hours ago

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station sparks chaos, but no stampede

Hindustan Times  

Heavy passenger congestion at New Delhi Railway Station led to a chaos on platforms 12 and 13 following the delay of multiple trains on Sunday night, an official said. News agency PTI reported that commuters were seen scaling barricades and jumping queues, though the exact time of the surge remains unclear. Due to train delays at New Delhi Railway Station, …

New Delhi Railway Station sees ‘stampede-like’ chaos due to delays of Jammu Rajdhani, Lucknow Mail, 3 other trains
4 days, 16 hours ago

New Delhi Railway Station sees ‘stampede-like’ chaos due to delays of Jammu Rajdhani, Lucknow Mail, 3 other trains

Live Mint  

New Delhi Railway Station News: The Delhi Police informed that a ‘stampede-like atmosphere’ occurred in New Delhi railway station on Sunday after delay in the departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and Magadh Express caused heavy rush. The Delhi Police informed that the situation at New Delhi Railway Station turned chaotic and led …

Massive rush on 2 New Delhi station platforms as departure of 5 trains delayed
5 days, 9 hours ago

Massive rush on 2 New Delhi station platforms as departure of 5 trains delayed

India Today  

A massive rush of passengers was witnessed at New Delhi Railway Station on platform numbers 12 and 13 on Sunday night, as the departure of multiple major trains was delayed, leading to chaotic scenes. The delays affected several key trains, including the Shiv Ganga Express, which departed more than an hour behind schedule, and the Magadh Express, which had not …

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A total of ₹2.01 crore was paid to 33 families whose members either died or got injured in the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday. New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹ 2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families "In the instant case, an ex gratia of ₹10 …

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Monday that an investigation is underway in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede in which 18 people lost their lives. The New Delhi railway station stampede claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children. "Investigation is underway in the New Delhi railway station stampede," he said while speaking in the …

Railway safety test begins in New Delhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Railway safety test begins in New Delhi

New Indian Express  

Weeks after the devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives, authorities have implemented a series of measures to prevent another catastrophe. The catastrophic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 exposed glaring inefficiencies in crowd management at one of India’s busiest railway hubs. For years, the New Delhi Railway Station has been a pressure …

Railways plans slew of measures to control crowd at 60 major stations
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Railways plans slew of measures to control crowd at 60 major stations

The Hindu  

A high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss crowd control at railway stations was held in New Delhi on Friday. After the meeting, railway officials said it was decided to construct permanent waiting areas outside 60 stations. The decision was taken based on previous experience of creating waiting areas at stations such as New Delhi, …

Delhi HC refuses individual grievance redressal in Feb 15 stampede plea
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi HC refuses individual grievance redressal in Feb 15 stampede plea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The court directed the Railway Board to assess the implementation of sections 57 and 147 at the highest level and submit an affidavit detailing the decisions taken by March 26. The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to permit three individuals, who were prevented from boarding a train bound for Prayagraj on February 15, to intervene in a …

Five railway steps to a safe, smooth travel on Holi
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Five railway steps to a safe, smooth travel on Holi

India Today  

Weeks after the stampede at New Delhi railway station claimed 18 lives, heads have rolled in the Northern Railway. Here are the five key steps: 250 SPECIAL TRAINS FROM NORTHERN RAILWAY ALONE Northern Railway has planned 250 special trains to handle the Holi rush, with more to be added dynamically based on demand. TEMPORARY HOLDING AREAS AT BUSY STATIONS To …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Five senior officials, including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force, were transferred on Tuesday, a fortnight after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 passengers headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out …

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi DRM transferred days after stampede at railway station in national capital At least 18 people were killed in a stampede on February 15 at the New Delhi Railway Station, which witnessed a surge of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj -- where the Mahakumbh was underway. The development comes after a fortnight of a stampede in which 18 …

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’
1 month ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on Friday regarding the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The petitioners Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust claimed that around 200 deaths took place in the tragic incident, citing eyewitnesses. This comes almost a week after the Delhi High Court sought response from the Union Government and the Railways with respect to …

CPI(ML) MP urges parliamentary panel to probe New Delhi station stampede
1 month ago

CPI(ML) MP urges parliamentary panel to probe New Delhi station stampede

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Communist Party of India Liberation MP Sudama Prasad, who is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, has urged the panel chairperson to investigate the recent stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. CPI MP urges parliamentary panel to probe New Delhi station stampede At a meeting of the panel on Tuesday, Prasad handed over a …

Veering off the track
1 month ago

Veering off the track

The Hindu  

Forty-eight hours is a long time to get on with life, especially at the New Delhi Railway Station. “I have committed no paap, so I believe I’ll not face any badha,” he said, hopping on to an AC 3-tier compartment of the Magadh Express along with his wife and son. “Punya kamane ja rahi thi, par kismat ko manjoor nahin …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede Railways puts focus on lack of access control to stations
1 month ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede Railways puts focus on lack of access control to stations

The Hindu  

The tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station where about 18 passengers lost their lives has again put the focus on the lack of access control to stations and unregulated issuance of unreserved tickets leading to unmanageable crowds. Though the Railways Ministry has announced its intent to come out with new crowd management control measures post the incident, senior …

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details
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1 month ago

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways has created a holding area for passengers at the New Delhi Railway Station to handle overcrowding situations after the stampede case in February, where 18 died and 15 people were injured, reported the news agency PTI. There are 15 unreserved ticketing counters, 10 automatic ticket vending machines, a dedicated ticket counter for women, and two enquiry counters…,” Upadhyay …

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report

Live Mint  

The Railways Ministry has instructed X to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Hindustan Times reported. The ministry, citing “ethical norms” and the platform's content policy, issued the notice on February 17, requesting that action be taken within 36 hours, HT reported, citing sources. The notice, …

Viral Video: Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in 3D animation; netizens get ‘Goosebumps’
1 month, 1 week ago

Viral Video: Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in 3D animation; netizens get ‘Goosebumps’

Live Mint  

Kishor Naruka, known on social media as Professor, has shared a 3D animation video to describe what happened during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15. Social media reactions Social media users hailed the social media influencer’s efforts. “Bhai tum ho asli influence,” wrote one user, while another posted, “This is called the real use of …

Delhi Railway Station Tragedy: Preliminary Report Blames Overcrowding and Confusion | ABP NEWS
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Railway Station Tragedy: Preliminary Report Blames Overcrowding and Confusion | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

On February 15, a stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, and investigations are ongoing. According to a preliminary report from Delhi Police, the incident was caused by overcrowding and the failure to manage the crowd effectively. The report highlights that confusion arose due to unclear train announcements, leading passengers to panic and rush toward the trains. For many pilgrims …

'Direct consequence of blatant disregard for safety regulations': Delhi HC on railway station stampede
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Direct consequence of blatant disregard for safety regulations': Delhi HC on railway station stampede

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Union government, Indian Railways, and the Railway Board following a stampede at the New Delhi railway station, seeking immediate implementation of safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The stampede unfolded around 10 pm on February 15 when thousands of passengers, predominantly Maha Kumbh devotees, rushed …

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush

Firstpost  

A railways inquiry has suggested that confusing announcements within three minutes caused the stampede that killed 20 people at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. Confusing announcements caused stampede, suggests inquiry The inquiry conducted by the RPF suggests …

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi stampede: Railways inquiry says 20 died, confusing announcements caused rush

Firstpost  

A railways inquiry has suggested that confusing announcements within three minutes caused the stampede that killed 20 people at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. Confusing announcements caused stampede, suggests inquiry The inquiry conducted by the RPF suggests …

Delhi stampede: Crowd control measures intensified; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi stampede: Crowd control measures intensified; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy

The Hindu  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday ruled out any conspiracy behind the stampede at the New Delhi station and said there was no extraordinary rush either, even as agencies enhanced crowd control measures by deploying additional security personnel, creating holding areas and intense CCTV monitoring. Railway Minister Vaishnaw said holding areas will be created at 60 stations experiencing high footfalls, …

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident
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1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident

India TV News  

New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when the tragedy took place? Know what RPF says in its report on incident The RPF, in its report, has said that the Mahakumbh Special Train was scheduled to arrive at platform 12. The report further added that the paths leading to platform number 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were completely jammed and …

New Delhi station stampede a tragedy of lessons not learnt
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi station stampede a tragedy of lessons not learnt

India Today  

Lucknow railway station in 2002, New Delhi 2004, Allahabad 2013 and, more recently, Mumbai’s Elphinstone Road station in 2017. If Indian Railways learned anything from these stampedes, which killed over 60 people on its premises, those lessons were not visible on February 15 at New Delhi railway station, where thousands of passengers—most of them Prayagraj Mahakumbh pilgrims—were waiting for trains. …

New Delhi stampede wasn't solely a Railway blunder?
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi stampede wasn't solely a Railway blunder?

India Today  

The Indian Railways is facing criticism for the mismanagement at New Delhi Railway Station that resulted in a deadly stampede on February 15. The stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 was caused by multiple reasons, including overcrowding due to delays in several east-bound trains planned for the same platforms and poor crowd management. At the time …

Delhi stampede: Conflicting accounts expose critical communication gaps
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi stampede: Conflicting accounts expose critical communication gaps

India Today  

A deadly stampede shook New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, claiming 18 lives. The starkly conflicting versions from the Railways, Railway Protection Force, and Delhi Police not only raise serious questions about the chain of command, but also highlight a significant communication gap among the agencies responsible for managing the station—a gap that is a classic …

‘Passenger carrying luggage on head fell, led to stampede’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Passenger carrying luggage on head fell, led to stampede’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a senior railway official clarified that a passenger carrying a heavy load lost his balance on the crowded staircase at the New Delhi railway station, causing the stampede on Saturday evening. One of these passengers, also carrying a load on his head, lost balance while stepping on the staircase and stumbled onto others in the landing …

Paramilitary forces deployed at New Delhi Railway Station for crowd control
1 month, 1 week ago

Paramilitary forces deployed at New Delhi Railway Station for crowd control

The Hindu  

Two days after 18 people lost their lives in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on their way to the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, dozens of paramilitary personnel have been posted as a measure to control crowd surges. “To ensure that people are not occupying space inside the station much before their train arrives, staff members …

RPF flags ‘lapses’ behind New Delhi railway station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

RPF flags ‘lapses’ behind New Delhi railway station stampede

Hindustan Times  

Two announcements, three minutes apart, about a Prayagraj-bound Kumbh Special train, but mentioning different platforms may have sparked the deadly stampede that killed at least 18 at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, a report of the incident by the Railway Protection Force said. The incident report prepared by inspector in-charge of RPF’s New Delhi post mentions that after …

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival
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1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival

Raw Story  

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, and has a history of crowd-related disasters …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | PIL Filed In Supreme Court For Better Crowd Management Measures
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | PIL Filed In Supreme Court For Better Crowd Management Measures

Live Law  

In the wake of the stampede which occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday leaving at least eighteen persons dead, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to constitute an expert committee to suggest measures to prevent such mishaps.The petitioner, Advocate Vishal Tiwari, also sought directions to the Union and the States to …

‘Heartbreaking’: Anand Mahindra calls New Delhi railway station stampede a ‘national tragedy’, calls for action
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Heartbreaking’: Anand Mahindra calls New Delhi railway station stampede a ‘national tragedy’, calls for action

Live Mint  

After at least 18 people were killed in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra called it a “national tragedy”. Anand Mahindra said that crowd management should be made “a national mission”. As the world’s most populous nation, with one of the lowest per capita incomes, we need to make crowd control …

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?
1 month, 1 week ago

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 17, 2025 15:02 IST - 4 MINS READ A confluence of poor railway safety measures and a frenzy of devotees rushing to board a special train heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 15, resulted in the death of 18 people, mostly women. The New Delhi Railway Station tragedy is the second deadly stampede …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: From AI to holding areas -- How Indian Railways plans to avoid Delhi debacle
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: From AI to holding areas -- How Indian Railways plans to avoid Delhi debacle

Live Mint  

The Indian Railways plans to revise certain rules and incorporate artificial intelligence for crowd management after the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, New18 reported citing people aware of the matter. The recent development comes after 18 people, including nine women and five children, were killed after a stampede situation at the New Delhi Railway Station due …

Restrictions on sale of platform tickets in Delhi after New Delhi Railway Station Stampede. Details here
1 month, 1 week ago

Restrictions on sale of platform tickets in Delhi after New Delhi Railway Station Stampede. Details here

Live Mint  

The Northern Railway has temporarily restricted the selling of platform tickets at New Delhi railway station to ensure smooth passenger movement. For the next week, platform tickets will not be issued at New Delhi railway station between 4 PM and 11 PM. "The suspension of platform ticket sales from 4 PM to 11 PM at New Delhi Railway Station has …

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to multiple deaths, with eyewitnesses estimating the toll between 15 and 18, though actual numbers may be higher. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes, causing panic among devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh held the central government responsible, accusing the BJP of negligence. He questioned, “How …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month, 1 week ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month, 1 week ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

New Delhi Railway Station imposes tight security post stampede; passenger influx continues
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station imposes tight security post stampede; passenger influx continues

The Hindu  

Tight security arrangements are in place at the New Delhi Railway Station on Monday, after a stampede claimed 18 lives there on Saturday night, police said. Delhi Police, along with Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, has deployed additional personnel to manage rush at the station, which remained overcrowded on Sunday with thousands of passengers struggling to board trains …

People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Eyewitnesses of the New Delhi railway station stampede said that people were pushing and scrambling for space amid cries for help. People were pushing, scrambling for space amid cries for help': Eyewitnesses recall Delhi stampede At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that took place late on Saturday night at the …

Delhi rly stn stampede victims: ‘We gasped for breath for an hour...bodies everywhere’
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi rly stn stampede victims: ‘We gasped for breath for an hour...bodies everywhere’

Hindustan Times  

Umesh Giri, 45, was at Lok Nayak hospital, nursing a fracture on his left foot, but paid his injury no heed — he had just received news that his wife Silam Devi was one of the 18 people killed in the stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night. An ambulance carrying New Delhi Railway Station stampede victims arrives …

Why New Delhi railway station entrance from Ajmeri Gate is always packed
1 month, 1 week ago

Why New Delhi railway station entrance from Ajmeri Gate is always packed

Hindustan Times  

The Ajmeri Gate Terminal of the New Delhi Railway Station is notorious for its near-constant rush, and has even seen stampedes in the recent past, owing to its direct connectivity to the Delhi Metro and a more expansive parking area. Massive crowds of people boarding and deboarding trains at New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday. Vendors, frequent passengers, and officials …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks urgent crowd safety reforms after Delhi stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks urgent crowd safety reforms after Delhi stampede

India Today  

Two days after a stampede killed at least 18 at New Delhi railway station, a Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking measures to prevent such incidents. Citing recent stampedes--including Saturday’s tragedy in Delhi, the one at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on January 29, and another at a religious event in Hathras in 2024--the plea urges …

Kumbh: Strict crowd control measures at key UP stations after Delhi stampede
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1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh: Strict crowd control measures at key UP stations after Delhi stampede

India Today  

Strict measures to manage huge crowds of people visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are in place at several railway stations in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya, Kanpur, Lucknow and Mirzapur. This came two days after 18 people were killed in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station when hundreds of people were scrambling to catch trains heading to …

New crowd control plan after Delhi stampede: Focus on 60 stations, use of AI
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1 month, 1 week ago

New crowd control plan after Delhi stampede: Focus on 60 stations, use of AI

India Today  

The central government will build permanent holding zones to handle the extra rush of passengers at 60 high-traffic railway stations and use Artificial Intelligence for crowd and crisis management, sources told India Today TV. This comes after 18 people died in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station that was triggered due to a sudden rush of Maha Kumbh …

New Delhi stampede: Lawyer files PIL in SC, seeks formation of expert committee to prevent incidents
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1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi stampede: Lawyer files PIL in SC, seeks formation of expert committee to prevent incidents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Following the tragic stampede at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, a PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court by lawyer Vishal Tiwari seeking directions to the Union and all States to constitute an expert committee to frame guidelines to prevent stampedes. Tiwari sought that a direction be made to all respondents for the implementation …

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