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2mo ago

Indian Railways to Build Permanent Waiting Areas at 60 Major Stations

The initiative aims to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger safety following recent stampede incidents.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at a war room of the Railway Board to monitor trains running from Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh.
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The decision was made on Friday during a high-level meeting chaired by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)
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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.