New Delhi: A day after the tragic incident of Stampede in New Delhi railway stationNorthern Railway enforced a series of measures to avoid any unpleasant incident in the next few days. It has been decided that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be executed from platform number 16. Therefore, all passengers who want to go to Prayagraj will go and come from the side of the door of the ajmeri door of the train station of the train station New Delhi. Regular trains will continue to be operated from all platforms such as regular practice. This is a step in the direction of avoiding accumulating at the peak time on a platform, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Railways.
In addition, the deployment of the RPF and GRP forces at the New Delhi train station has been increased. These staff help passengers helping the platform from which their train is being programmed. In addition to the focus on greater operational efficiency at peak hours, Northern Railways ran three special trains for 7 pm to clear the additional race in the Prayagraj direction. This includes a special train to Darbhanga through Prayagraj and two more special trains towards Prayagraj. In addition to the regular trains towards Prayagraj, a more special train is scheduled to leave at 9 pm to meet the peak demand of the afternoon. Given the multitude of unprecedented travelers who want to go in the direction of Prayagraj, the Indian railway has scheduled five more special trains tomorrow, that is, on February 17, for the devotees of Mahakumbh.
To avoid any unpleasant incident in the future, Indian Railways appeals through the media to the general public so as not to fall prey to rumors, as witnessed in the unfortunate incident in the New Delhi railway station yesterday. All travelers are requested to change platforms in rumors and strictly follow the official announcement. Indian Railway seeks the cooperation of passengers by adhering to the operational planning of the Indian railways. This will contribute to a large extent and help the zonal rail authorities to execute the planned services of regular and special trains for travelers without problems.
The railway help line No. 139 continues to serve people to reach any passenger consultation and support during continuous situations. Indian Railways has received more than 130 calls related to yesterday’s unfortunate incident in this number of aid line at 5 pm today. In addition, Indian Railroad staff helped the families of each deceased accompanying them to their homes and participated in their final rites, according to the statement
Early in the day, the Indian railroads gave a former gratia of rupees 10 Lakh to the relatives of the dead. A number of rupees 2.5 Lakh to seriously injured passengers and a rant of 1 Lakh for passengers with minor injuries were distributed to the 15 injured, during the day.
The high -level committee of the two members announced to investigate yesterday’s unpleasant incident has begun its work. The Committee includes Pankaj Gangwar, Chief Chief Security Commissioner and Nar Singh, Chief Commercial Manager, Northern Railway, both higher administrative degree officers, the statement added.
