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All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station Delhi stampede: 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. At least 18 people were killed in the overnight stampede at the packed New Delhi Railway Station, with a senior railway official saying that the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a foot-over bridge. Key advisory for passengers It has been decided that all special trains heading towards Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16.   All passengers traveling to Prayagraj must enter and exit through the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Railway Station.   Regular trains will continue to operate from their designated platforms as usual. This measure aims to prevent overcrowding at a single platform during peak hours. Indian Railways appeals to the public to avoid falling prey to rumors, as …

New Delhi Rail Station Remains Crowded Day After Stampede

New Delhi Rail Station Remains Crowded Day After Stampede

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New Delhi: The New Delhi Railway Station continued to witness a surge in crowd more than 12 hours after at least 18 people, mostly women and children, died in a stampede while waiting to board trains to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh festival is being hosted. More police personnel have now been deployed to the platforms and ropes are being used to regulate the crowds after the incident, which took place around 10 pm on Saturday. “There was a lot of rush at the platform numbers 12, 15 and 16. There is no such crowd usually,” a man who had a shop at the station told NDTV. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who has ordered a “high-level inquiry” into the causes of the accident, has said additional special trains were being run from New Delhi to clear the rush of devotees. Railways has also announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede. Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Northern Railway …

‘Devastating’, ‘heartbreaking’: Condolences pour in after 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station | Delhi News

‘Devastating’, ‘heartbreaking’: Condolences pour in after 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station | Delhi News

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Condolences poured in after at least 18 people were killed dead in a stampede that broke out at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night. The stampede occurred following a surge in the crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj, which is hosting the Maha Kumbh festival. President Droupadi Murmu condoled the loss of lives and wrote on X, “Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured.” Expressing grief over the loss of lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.” Story continues below this ad The Ministry of Railways announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of those deceased, Rs …

Air Force Official Recounts Delhi Stampede Horror

Air Force Official Recounts Delhi Stampede Horror

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New Delhi: A stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station, resulting in the loss of 15 lives on Saturday. The incident happened around 10 pm when thousands of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing severe overcrowding at the station. An eyewitness, an Indian Air Force (IAF) sergeant on Sunday recounted that despite announcements and efforts to convince people to avoid gathering in large numbers, the crowd remained unmanageable. He said the administration attempted to control the crowd, but people didn’t listen. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Ajit said, “We have a tri-service office at the railway station. When I was returning after my duty, I couldn’t go as there was a huge crowd… I tried to convince people and also made announcements appealing to people to avoid gathering on the platform in large numbers. The administration was working hard to prevent any mishap, but no one was listening… I also helped the injured people with the help of one of my friends.” Another eyewitness recounted the horror, saying …

15 Injured In Stampede-Like Situation At New Delhi Railway Station Amid Maha Kumbh Rush

15 Injured In Stampede-Like Situation At New Delhi Railway Station Amid Maha Kumbh Rush

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Stampede-Like Situation At New Delhi Railway Station? Railway Officials React

Stampede-Like Situation At New Delhi Railway Station? Railway Officials React

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Last Updated:February 15, 2025, 23:02 IST A video surfaced, showing a large number of people outside the New Delhi Railway Station and attempting to enter the station. The passengers were also seen flooding the platform. New Delhi Railway Station Stampede A stampede-like situation occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening after an increase in the inflow of passengers, officials said. The incident took place at around 8 pm due to a large number of passengers rushing towards the station gate where Platform 15 is placed. The Railways has, however, denied the occurrence of any stampede at the station. More to follow… News india Stampede-Like Situation At New Delhi Railway Station? Railway Officials React Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link