March 27, 2025 11:22 AM

Indian Railways to introduce access control and permanent holding areas at 60 stations for better crowd management

In an effort to enhance passenger safety and streamline crowd management, Indian Railways will implement a comprehensive Access Control System along with permanent holding areas at 60 stations across the country. This decision comes after successful trials during peak rush periods, particularly during festivals and major events like the Mahakumbh, as revealed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written statement to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The permanent holding areas will be set up out...