A stampede-like situation arose at the New Delhi railway station on Sunday due to delay in the departure of multiple trains, but prompt implementation of crowd-control measures averted a tragedy, and no injuries were reported.
&ldquo;A large number of passengers had gathered at platform numbers 12 and 13 of New Delhi Railway Station due to a delay in the departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and Magadh Express. Due to the cumulative effect of these delays, heavy passenger congestion was observed at the platforms,&rdquo; the Delhi Police said.&nbsp;
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 &ldquo;The situation turned chaotic and led to a stampede-like atmosphere, resembling the crowd management challenges witnessed during the Maha Kumbh arrangements. Necessary crowd control measures had to be promptly taken to avoid any untoward incident. No injuries reported,&rdquo; the police officials added. However, the railways ministry said that there was a heavy rush and passenger congestion at the station but there was &ldquo;no stampede or stampede-like situation&rdquo;. &ldquo;The protocol of taking unreserved passengers through the holding area is being used,&rdquo; it added.&nbsp; Eyewitnesses reported that the overcrowding led to panic among passengers, prompting necessary crowd control measures by the police to prevent any injuries.&nbsp; This incident follows a tragic event that occurred on February 15 when a crowd crush at the station resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and injuries to 15 others.&nbsp; The mishap was said to have taken place due to overwhelming rush, train delays, and miscommunication regarding train schedules, leading to a deadly stampede on platforms 14 and 15.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: A large number of passengers had gathered at platform numbers 12 and 13 of New Delhi Railway Station due to delay in departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and Magadh Express.

A stampede-like situation arose at the New Delhi railway station on Sunday due to delay in the departure of multiple trains, but prompt implementation of crowd-control measures averted a tragedy, and no injuries were reported. “A large number of passengers had gathered at platform numbers 12 and 13 of New Delhi Railway Station due to a delay in the departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and Magadh Express. Due to the cumulative effect of these delays, heavy passenger congestion was observed at the platforms,” the Delhi Police said. VIDEO | Here’s what Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay said on excessive rush at Delhi Railway Station: “In the evening, New Delhi Railway Station generally experiences extra rush, and since today is Sunday evening, the crowd was slightly higher than usual. However,… pic.twitter.com/0AUwKwTWEf — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 23, 2025 “The situation turned chaotic and led to a stampede-like atmosphere, resembling the crowd management challenges witnessed during the Maha Kumbh arrangements. Necessary crowd control measures had to be promptly taken to avoid any untoward incident. No injuries reported,” the police officials added. However, the railways ministry said that there was a heavy rush and passenger congestion at the station but there was “no stampede or stampede-like situation”. “The protocol of taking unreserved passengers through the holding area is being used,” it added. Eyewitnesses reported that the overcrowding led to panic among passengers, prompting necessary crowd control measures by the police to prevent any injuries. This incident follows a tragic event that occurred on February 15 when a crowd crush at the station resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and injuries to 15 others. The mishap was said to have taken place due to overwhelming rush, train delays, and miscommunication regarding train schedules, leading to a deadly stampede on platforms 14 and 15. (With inputs from agencies)

Train delays lead to stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station; prompt action averts tragedy

The Ministry of Railways has announced a complete overhaul of crowd-control measures across the country following a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on Monday, which claimed the lives of 18 people. The incident occurred after delays in three trains, including a special service to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, and the simultaneous sale of around 1,500 general category tickets, leading to overcrowding at platforms 13 and 14.
In response to the tragedy, the Railways Ministry plans a six-month campaign aimed at improving passenger safety, especially at high-traffic stations during peak periods such as the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Measures will include the introduction of colour-coded enclosures, enhanced technology to monitor crowds, and specialised crisis-management training for railway staff. Significant improvements will also be made to Delhi&rsquo;s railway stations to ensure safer passenger movement.
<h2 class="p1">The new initiative</h2>
As part of the new initiative, 60 stations, including those connected to Prayagraj, will be designated as &lsquo;high-traffic&rsquo; stations. Of these, 35 stations will be monitored in real-time through a centralised &lsquo;war room&rsquo;. This monitoring system is crucial as a large number of Kumbh devotees travel from states within 300 km of Prayagraj, with passenger traffic at some stations peaking at up to 17 lakh on key days like the 'Mauni Amavasya'. Additionally, over 200 new CCTV cameras will be installed at Delhi&rsquo;s stations to enhance surveillance.
In terms of law enforcement, Delhi Police has deployed six inspector-rank officers to oversee crowd management at NDLS. The Railway Police Force has also increased its presence at key stations. To further reduce crowding, the sale of platform tickets has been suspended for seven hours each day, though exceptions will be made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
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Eyewitnesses to the stampede reported that the situation escalated when a rumour spread about a train changing platforms. However, railway authorities have dismissed this claim, stating that no trains were cancelled and no platform changes occurred. The stampede reportedly began after people descending from a footbridge linking platforms 14 and 15 slipped and fell, causing a domino effect among the crowd.
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India News: As part of the new initiative, 60 stations, including those connected to Prayagraj, will be designated as ‘high-traffic’ stations. Of these, 35 stations will be monitored in real-time through a centralised ‘war room’.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a complete overhaul of crowd-control measures across the country following a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on Monday, which claimed the lives of 18 people. The incident occurred after delays in three trains, including a special service to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, and the simultaneous sale of around 1,500 general category tickets, leading to overcrowding at platforms 13 and 14. In response to the tragedy, the Railways Ministry plans a six-month campaign aimed at improving passenger safety, especially at high-traffic stations during peak periods such as the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Measures will include the introduction of colour-coded enclosures, enhanced technology to monitor crowds, and specialised crisis-management training for railway staff. Significant improvements will also be made to Delhi’s railway stations to ensure safer passenger movement. The new initiative As part of the new initiative, 60 stations, including those connected to Prayagraj, will be designated as ‘high-traffic’ stations. Of these, 35 stations will be monitored in real-time through a centralised ‘war room’. This monitoring system is crucial as a large number of Kumbh devotees travel from states within 300 km of Prayagraj, with passenger traffic at some stations peaking at up to 17 lakh on key days like the 'Mauni Amavasya'. Additionally, over 200 new CCTV cameras will be installed at Delhi’s stations to enhance surveillance. In terms of law enforcement, Delhi Police has deployed six inspector-rank officers to oversee crowd management at NDLS. The Railway Police Force has also increased its presence at key stations. To further reduce crowding, the sale of platform tickets has been suspended for seven hours each day, though exceptions will be made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Also read: Delhi railway station stampede: 2,600 extra tickets were sold hours before tragedy, claim reports Eyewitnesses to the stampede reported that the situation escalated when a rumour spread about a train changing platforms. However, railway authorities have dismissed this claim, stating that no trains were cancelled and no platform changes occurred. The stampede reportedly began after people descending from a footbridge linking platforms 14 and 15 slipped and fell, causing a domino effect among the crowd.

'Centralised war room': Indian Railways revamps crowd-control measures following Delhi station stampede

The day when a stampede broke out at the New Delhi Railway station, there was a significant surge in ticket bookings on Saturday (Feb 15), with 2,600 more general class tickets sold than usual during the 6 pm to 8 pm time frame, Indian media reports said citing the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS).
The stampede at the railway station broke out between 9 pm and 9.20 pm, killing 18 people and injuring several others.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What did the Railway Ministry say?</h2>
In total, more than 54,000 general class tickets were booked through UTS on Saturday.&nbsp;
&ldquo;While there is no doubt that there were a huge number of people on the platform on February 15, it is still less than the total UTS tickets booked on 8 February and 29 January. On both of these days, 54,660 and 58,000 general class tickets were booked respectively. The crowd could have been managed,&rdquo; said a senior official of the Ministry of Railways.
Another official noted that the ticket sales figures may not accurately reflect the actual crowd size, as many people were rushing to take a dip in the Triveni sangam during Maha Kumbh, potentially skewing the numbers.
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&ldquo;Because of the Maha Kumbh, currently, Indian Railways is not checking for the tickets on many key lines. There is already a huge rush; people are fighting to even stand inside the train. In such a situation, it is impossible to check if people in general class have booked a ticket or not. This figure of UTS ticket is reflective, but the actual crowd could have been much more,&rdquo; said another Railways official.
<h2 dir="ltr">CRPF deployed at New Delhi Railway station</h2>
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Delhi Police have been deployed at the New Delhi Railway station to manage the crowd situation.
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CRPF will also assist Delhi Police in managing the situation. Senior CRPF officers are inspecting the station.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has announced that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform number 16.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Explore the chaos at New Delhi Railway Station as a stampede coincides with a surprising spike in ticket sales, with ,extra tickets sold in just two hours.

The day when a stampede broke out at the New Delhi Railway station, there was a significant surge in ticket bookings on Saturday (Feb 15), with 2,600 more general class tickets sold than usual during the 6 pm to 8 pm time frame, Indian media reports said citing the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS). The stampede at the railway station broke out between 9 pm and 9.20 pm, killing 18 people and injuring several others. Also read | WATCH: Works start to clean Yamuna river, strict deadline set What did the Railway Ministry say? In total, more than 54,000 general class tickets were booked through UTS on Saturday. “While there is no doubt that there were a huge number of people on the platform on February 15, it is still less than the total UTS tickets booked on 8 February and 29 January. On both of these days, 54,660 and 58,000 general class tickets were booked respectively. The crowd could have been managed,” said a senior official of the Ministry of Railways. Another official noted that the ticket sales figures may not accurately reflect the actual crowd size, as many people were rushing to take a dip in the Triveni sangam during Maha Kumbh, potentially skewing the numbers. Also read | India | Protest continues in Manipur against President’s Rule; Meities demands revocation “Because of the Maha Kumbh, currently, Indian Railways is not checking for the tickets on many key lines. There is already a huge rush; people are fighting to even stand inside the train. In such a situation, it is impossible to check if people in general class have booked a ticket or not. This figure of UTS ticket is reflective, but the actual crowd could have been much more,” said another Railways official. CRPF deployed at New Delhi Railway station The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Delhi Police have been deployed at the New Delhi Railway station to manage the crowd situation. Also read | Delhi NCR earthquake: AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi pray for people’s safety; Police release helpline number CRPF will also assist Delhi Police in managing the situation. Senior CRPF officers are inspecting the station. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has announced that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform number 16. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi railway station stampede: 2,600 extra tickets were sold hours before tragedy, claim reports

At least 18 people lost their lives in a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday (Feb 15) night, triggered by overcrowding due to delayed trains and the arrival of a special Express train for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. 
Among the victims, 11 were women and four were children. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the stampede, but conflicting accounts from officials and eyewitnesses have added to the confusion. Three key theories have emerged regarding the incident.
<h2>Last-minute platform change</h2>
Some eyewitnesses claimed that an unexpected platform change for the special train to Prayagraj caused panic, leading to the deadly rush.
Poonam Devi, who had come to collect the body of a deceased relative at LNJP Hospital, recalled, "There was suddenly an announcement that the train would arrive at platform 14. People started running, and there was a stampede."
She added, "We were travelling to Chhapra, Bihar, but I don&rsquo;t know which train I was supposed to board. I only came here after hearing that the bodies were kept at the hospital."
However, railway officials have denied any last-minute platform changes.
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<h2>Confusion between two &lsquo;Prayagraj&rsquo; trains</h2>
According to the initial police investigation, the stampede may have been caused by passengers mixing up two trains with similar names: 'Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special.'
The announcement of the Prayagraj Special arriving at Platform 16 reportedly led to panic among passengers who were waiting for Prayagraj Express at Platform 14. Some travellers, fearing they might miss their train, rushed toward platform 16, worsening the crowd surge.
Delhi Police said, "There were four other trains heading to Prayagraj, and three of them were delayed, which led to unexpected overcrowding."
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<h2>Passenger slipped on stairs</h2>
A different explanation was provided by a senior railway official, who suggested that the stampede was triggered when a passenger slipped on a stairway leading to platforms 14 and 15.
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, explained, "When the incident happened, the Magadh Express to Patna was at platform 14, and the Uttar Sampark Kranti to Jammu was at platform 15. A passenger slipped on the stairs, and the people behind him lost balance, leading to the tragic stampede."
He further said, "No train was cancelled, nor was there any platform change. A high-level committee is investigating the matter, and normal operations have resumed at the station."
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<h2>Railways launches high-level investigation</h2>
To uncover the exact cause of the disaster, the Railways has set up a two-member high-level committee. The investigation is being led by Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Northern Railway, and Pankaj Gangwar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Northern Railway.
The committee has ordered the retrieval of all CCTV footage from the railway station to aid in the probe.
Authorities are expected to release their findings soon, as families of the victims demand answers.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: According to the initial police investigation, the stampede may have been caused by passengers mixing up two trains with similar names: 'Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special.'

At least 18 people lost their lives in a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday (Feb 15) night, triggered by overcrowding due to delayed trains and the arrival of a special Express train for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Among the victims, 11 were women and four were children. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Also read: 'Who will take responsibility': Opposition slams centre over New Delhi railway station stampede Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the stampede, but conflicting accounts from officials and eyewitnesses have added to the confusion. Three key theories have emerged regarding the incident. Last-minute platform change Some eyewitnesses claimed that an unexpected platform change for the special train to Prayagraj caused panic, leading to the deadly rush. Poonam Devi, who had come to collect the body of a deceased relative at LNJP Hospital, recalled, "There was suddenly an announcement that the train would arrive at platform 14. People started running, and there was a stampede." She added, "We were travelling to Chhapra, Bihar, but I don’t know which train I was supposed to board. I only came here after hearing that the bodies were kept at the hospital." However, railway officials have denied any last-minute platform changes. Also read: 'Panic broke after sudden announcement', Eyewitnesses, railway authorities offer conflicting accounts of deadly stampede Confusion between two ‘Prayagraj’ trains According to the initial police investigation, the stampede may have been caused by passengers mixing up two trains with similar names: 'Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special.' The announcement of the Prayagraj Special arriving at Platform 16 reportedly led to panic among passengers who were waiting for Prayagraj Express at Platform 14. Some travellers, fearing they might miss their train, rushed toward platform 16, worsening the crowd surge. Delhi Police said, "There were four other trains heading to Prayagraj, and three of them were delayed, which led to unexpected overcrowding." Also read: PM Modi expresses distress over New Delhi Railway Station stampede that killed 18 Passenger slipped on stairs A different explanation was provided by a senior railway official, who suggested that the stampede was triggered when a passenger slipped on a stairway leading to platforms 14 and 15. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, explained, "When the incident happened, the Magadh Express to Patna was at platform 14, and the Uttar Sampark Kranti to Jammu was at platform 15. A passenger slipped on the stairs, and the people behind him lost balance, leading to the tragic stampede." He further said, "No train was cancelled, nor was there any platform change. A high-level committee is investigating the matter, and normal operations have resumed at the station." Also read: New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Delhi LG VK Saxena edits X post, removes mention of fatalities Railways launches high-level investigation To uncover the exact cause of the disaster, the Railways has set up a two-member high-level committee. The investigation is being led by Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Northern Railway, and Pankaj Gangwar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Northern Railway. The committee has ordered the retrieval of all CCTV footage from the railway station to aid in the probe. Authorities are expected to release their findings soon, as families of the victims demand answers. (With inputs from agencies)

'Last-minute platform change, train mix-up': What caused New Delhi railway station stampede that killed 18?

At least 18 people, including 11 women and five children, have tragically died in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station. The incident occurred as a surging crowd scrambled to catch trains to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. According to officials, the stampede took place around 10 p.m. local time on Saturday when an unprecedented rush of passengers gathered on platforms 14 and 15, waiting to board trains to Prayagraj. Watch in for more details!

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation announced for families of the deceased

A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station. 
 
Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted.

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Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot. 
 
"Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated.

<h2 lang="en-US">Family alleges negligence, registers&nbsp;complaint</h2>

Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A&nbsp;case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added. 
 
Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI.

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The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there.

<h2 lang="en-US">Investigation underway</h2>

The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution.

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Speaking about the incident, Northern Railways CPRO Deepak Kumar said, “From the preliminary investigation, it seems that this incident happened due to the passage of current in the water that had accumulated after the&nbsp;rain. It appears that there was current leakage from the cable due to insulation failure and it is not any deficiency in the working system of the Railways. An investigation is being done to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. An electrical safety drive has been started in Delhi Circle so that such an incident does not happen again.”

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A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night.

A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station. Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted. ALSO READ | India: Another horrifying scene caught on camera in Delhi as man stabs victim over personal grudge Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot. "Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated. Family alleges negligence, registers complaint Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added. Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI. WATCH | Delhi experiences coolest May in 36 years | WION Climate Tracker The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there. Investigation underway The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution. A woman died due to electrocution on New Delhi railway station premises. FSL team is present on the spot. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for postmortem. Probe underway: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/p4c6oqH0vh — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × Speaking about the incident, Northern Railways CPRO Deepak Kumar said, “From the preliminary investigation, it seems that this incident happened due to the passage of current in the water that had accumulated after the rain. It appears that there was current leakage from the cable due to insulation failure and it is not any deficiency in the working system of the Railways. An investigation is being done to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. An electrical safety drive has been started in Delhi Circle so that such an incident does not happen again.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Woman dies of electrocution on New Delhi railway station premises amid rain

In a one-of-a-kind incident, a train bound for New Delhi Railway Station arrived at the Old Delhi station on Tuesday.

According to reports, the railway log operator made the diversion by mistake.

The railway officer in question, Alam, was immediately suspended. Alam claimed that he got confused with the numbers of the two passenger trains -- Panipat-New Delhi and Sonepat-Old Delhi.

A northern railway spokesperson noted that the similarities between the arrival time of both the trains must have the got the log operator confused.

(With inputs from agencies)

The railway officer in question, Alam, was immediately suspended

In a one-of-a-kind incident, a train bound for New Delhi Railway Station arrived at the Old Delhi station on Tuesday. According to reports, the railway log operator made the diversion by mistake. The railway officer in question, Alam, was immediately suspended. Alam claimed that he got confused with the numbers of the two passenger trains -- Panipat-New Delhi and Sonepat-Old Delhi. A northern railway spokesperson noted that the similarities between the arrival time of both the trains must have the got the log operator confused. (With inputs from agencies)

In rare incident, New Delhi train reaches Old Delhi by mistake

Six coaches of the Manduadih Express train derailed late Thursday at the New Delhi Railway station.&nbsp;

No injuries or casualties were reported.&nbsp;

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News reports said the coaches derailed because of the train&#39;s low speed as it exited the station.&nbsp;

The train was on its way to&nbsp;Manduadih Junction in Varanasi.&nbsp;

The coaches derailed at the station&#39;s platform 12, causing delays of up to three hours. 
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Six coaches of the Manduadih Express train derailed late Thursday at the New Delhi Railway station. No injuries or casualties were reported. CORRECTION: Six coaches of Manduadih Express train derails at New Delhi Railway station; No injuries or casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/huKssqKmW1 — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017 × News reports said the coaches derailed because of the train's low speed as it exited the station. The train was on its way to Manduadih Junction in Varanasi. The coaches derailed at the station's platform 12, causing delays of up to three hours.

New Delhi railway station: Six coaches of train derail, no casualties

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