Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection at New Delhi Railway Station during peak Diwali travel rush, reviewing crowd management and passenger facilities firsthand.
Key Takeaways
- Minister inspected facilities during one of year’s busiest travel weekends
- Over 75,000 passengers handled smoothly at New Delhi Station
- New Passenger Facilitation Centre praised for efficient operations
With massive festive crowds converging at railway stations nationwide, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. His inspection focused on passenger facilities and crowd management during the Diwali and Chhath travel surge.
Vaishnaw personally examined waiting halls, ticket counters, and crowd management areas. He interacted with passengers on platforms and inside trains to gather direct feedback about their travel experience.
Minister Praises Smooth Operations
“Today, around 75,000 passengers have arrived at New Delhi Station together,” Vaishnaw told reporters. “The newly created Passenger Facilitation Centre, with multiple ticket counters and good ventilation, has made movement smooth and well-organised.”
Despite peak rush conditions, the Minister commended Indian Railways for meticulous preparations that handled massive crowds efficiently without major traveler inconvenience.
Special Arrangements for Festive Rush
Railway officials briefed Vaishnaw about special measures implemented for the 75,000+ passenger surge. These included expanded waiting areas and additional staff deployment.
The Minister appreciated the coordination among railway teams and urged them to maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and punctuality throughout the festive period.
Vaishnaw also shared inspection footage on social media platform X, captioning it: “Inspected crowd management during festive rush at New Delhi Railway Station.”
