Bandra stampede which occurred as many passengers were traveling home for Chhath Puja and Diwali celebrations, has raised serious concerns. Subhash Pasi, a former MLA from Uttar Pradesh and current BJP karyakarta in Mumbai, highlighted the chaos caused by overcrowded trains during this festive season. He expressed his deep concern for the safety of passengers and demanded justice for those affected by the incident. Pasi emphasized the need for accountability and better management to prevent such tragedies in the future, calling for compensation for the injured. His comments reflect a growing call for improved railway safety measures to ensure the well-being of passengers during peak travel times.
27 October,2024 02:09 PM IST
A stampede at Bandra Terminus in Mumbai on 27th October injured nine people as passengers rushed to board a train to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that the situation was chaotic due to the festive rush before Diwali. The train, number 22921, was supposed to leave at 5:15 AM but arrived late at platform number 1. Around 2:55 AM, many passengers gathered at the platform, leading to a surge when they tried to enter the general compartment of the train. Due to overcrowding on train, the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express, passenger demand exceeded platform capacity, resulting in injuries. Of the injured, seven are in stable condition, while two have serious injuries. Eyewitnesses of the Bandra stampede described panic at the scene, with one man seen sitting on a bench with a torn shirt and visibly in pain. The BMC confirmed that emergency services responded quickly, and the injured were taken to Bhabha Hospital for treatment. They assured the public that the situation is now under control at the terminus. However, Western Railway has issued an official statement downplaying the incident, reporting only two injuries from the stampede. The WR’s statement contrasts with hospital reports indicating nine injuries, two of which are critical.
27 October,2024 12:11 PM IST
The Central Railway has increased the price of platform tickets for passengers at some key stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to avoid overcrowding during the upcoming summer season, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an official confirmed on 2nd March. CR's chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar confirmed that a platform ticket now costs Rs 50 instead of the previous rate of Rs 10 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Dadar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, and neighbouring Thane, Kalyan, Panvel and Bhiwandi Road stations. Watch this video for more.
04 March,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiTwo days after CCTV footage emerged of a man kidnapping a three-year-old girl from a station in Mumbai, the victim and the accused have been traced to Haridwar. Video courtesy: NDTV
07 July,2012 09:35 PM ISTA 10-month-old infant has been kidnapped from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station. The incident happened on October 2, when the boy, Sagar Ramchandran, was sleeping with his mother and grandmother in the station hall. A case has been registered by the Government Railway Police (GRP). Video courtesy: NDTV
08 October,2012 09:09 AM IST
Here's a look at how some of Mumbai's train stations got their names!
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