A Timely Move by the Railway Ministry Following the Delhi Stampede:
Access Control Introduced at 60 Major Stations — Only Confirmed Reserved Ticket Holders Allowed
In a decisive step to enhance passenger safety and manage crowds more effectively, the Railway Ministry has introduced access control measures at 60 major stations across the country. This move comes in the wake of the tragic stampede incident in Delhi and is aimed at preventing similar mishaps in the future.
Pilot Projects Underway
Pilot projects implementing this access control system have already been launched at key stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Patna.
- Under this system, only passengers with confirmed reserved tickets will be allowed entry to platforms.
- The main objective is to contain crowds within designated waiting areas, allowing passengers to access platforms only when their train is about to arrive.
- This will help prevent the build-up of large, uncontrolled crowds on the platforms.
Key Features of the Access Control System:
- Only confirmed ticket holders will be permitted entry to the platforms.
- Passengers with unconfirmed (waiting list) tickets will have to wait in designated areas.
- Unauthorized entry points will be sealed to streamline access and prevent overcrowding.
Additional Crowd Management Measures:
To support this initiative, the Railway Ministry is also implementing a series of complementary crowd control and station management measures:
- Construction of wider Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) to ease movement.
- Establishment of war rooms at major stations for real-time monitoring and quick response.
- Installation of CCTV cameras for enhanced surveillance.
- Appointment of senior officers as Station Directors, vested with both financial and administrative powers.
- Deployment of modern communication equipment, such as walkie-talkies and public announcement systems.
- New uniforms and ID cards for station staff to ensure better visibility and coordination.
These initiatives mark a significant shift toward more organized, secure, and passenger-friendly railway station management.
IF DONE ON WAR FOOTING AND SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED, THEY COULD SERVE AS A MODEL FOR MODERNIZING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS INDIA.
In a decisive step to enhance passenger safety and manage crowds more effectively, the Railway Ministry has introduced access control measures at 60 major stations across the country. This move comes in the wake of the tragic stampede incident in Delhi and is aimed at preventing similar mishaps in the future.
Pilot Projects Underway
Pilot projects implementing this access control system have already been launched at key stations, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Patna.
- Under this system, only passengers with confirmed reserved tickets will be allowed entry to platforms.
- The main objective is to contain crowds within designated waiting areas, allowing passengers to access platforms only when their train is about to arrive.
- This will help prevent the build-up of large, uncontrolled crowds on the platforms.
Key Features of the Access Control System:
- Only confirmed ticket holders will be permitted entry to the platforms.
- Passengers with unconfirmed (waiting list) tickets will have to wait in designated areas.
- Unauthorized entry points will be sealed to streamline access and prevent overcrowding.
Additional Crowd Management Measures:
To support this initiative, the Railway Ministry is also implementing a series of complementary crowd control and station management measures:
- Construction of wider Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) to ease movement.
- Establishment of war rooms at major stations for real-time monitoring and quick response.
- Installation of CCTV cameras for enhanced surveillance.
- Appointment of senior officers as Station Directors, vested with both financial and administrative powers.
- Deployment of modern communication equipment, such as walkie-talkies and public announcement systems.
- New uniforms and ID cards for station staff to ensure better visibility and coordination.
These initiatives mark a significant shift toward more organized, secure, and passenger-friendly railway station management.
IF DONE ON WAR FOOTING AND SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED, THEY COULD SERVE AS A MODEL FOR MODERNIZING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS INDIA.
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Good steps aimed at launching outcome oriented initiatives. Hope it retans its initial vigour to create lasting impact against recurrence of such unfortunate mishaps.
Apr 07
Isn't there already a hunan who iscsupposed to check unauthorized persons from entering the platform? Well, that person is never available or a mere onlooker. Coming to technology enabled access control, the present ticket needs to be modified to have a code and a scanner to detect the validity of the code? Now, will this be at every platform or only at the entrance? And what if the scanning machine does not work? The stampede that happened at Delhi, was it because of too many travellers with tickets (unreserved or reserved) or ticketless travellers? Hope these and more have been thought about before investing in technology? For, in most cases, those who design and implement such govt systems have never had first hand experience. The sit inside ac rooms and let their "world class" imagination fly.
Apr 06
बिलकुल सही है।Station पर नियमित टिकट चेकिंग कर प्रति यात्री,1 व्यक्ति ही प्रवेश कर पाए,की व्यवस्था होनी चाहिए।
Apr 07
it is a good step provided there are enough facilities for senior citizens, sick and infirm especially when people carry heavy luggage etc.who need escort till boarding and the coolies exploit by demanding excessive charges holding needy passengers to ransom. Will there be enough wheel chairs for needy ? all these parameters need tioo be taken into consideration.
Apr 05
Talk about frequent accidents also....this step is not welcomed as it wili cause problem for the poor people ,so Railway should arrange alternative first for them.
Apr 05
Idea is good but implemenation needs to be seen and what modification needs to be done to the various entry points etc similar to airport
Apr 05
