Overview
- Permanent outdoor waiting areas will be constructed at 60 heavily congested railway stations across India to manage passenger flow more effectively.
- Access control measures will ensure only passengers with confirmed reserved tickets can enter platforms, with unauthorized entry points sealed.
- New, wider foot-over bridges with 12- and 6-meter widths, designed for better crowd management, will be installed at these stations.
- Additional safety measures include the deployment of surveillance cameras, war rooms for coordinated crowd control, and upgraded communication systems.
- Station directors with financial autonomy will oversee operations, including regulating ticket sales based on station capacity and train availability.