Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects festive rush at New Delhi Station, says “Over 1 crore passengers reached home safely”

As millions of people traveled home to celebrate Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways took several steps to manage the festive rush smoothly. 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station to review the preparations himself. From crowd control to 24-hour monitoring, the Indian Railways worked on multiple levels to ensure passengers could reach home without trouble.

Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Festive Travel at New Delhi Station

During his visit, Railway Minister Vaishnaw met passengers and railway staff to check how the arrangements were working on the ground. Sharing updates on social media, he said, “We studied historical traffic patterns, analysed passenger surge data and created mechanisms for coordination.”

To handle the extra crowd, holding areas were created at more than 70 stations, and ticketing counters were increased at over 100 stations. 

Thousands of CCTV cameras have been installed to improve safety, while special cleaning arrangements were made to keep platforms clean during rush hours.

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Indian Railways Work Round the Clock to Handle Diwali Rush

Minister Vaishnaw mentioned that control rooms at division, zone, and board levels are working 24×7, even on Diwali Day. Smaller control rooms have also been set up at major stations to ensure better coordination and faster response.

The movement of special trains is being monitored closely to avoid delays. Vaishnaw shared the positive result of these steps, saying, “Till now, over 1 crore passengers reached home safely this festival season.”

Thanks to timely planning and teamwork, the Railways managed one of the year’s busiest travel periods without major issues. 

Vaishnaw appreciated the dedication of railway staff and added, “We will continue to make our sincere efforts.”

With cleaner stations, more staff on duty, and better coordination, the Indian Railways made this festive season smoother and safer for travelers across the country.

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