New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- A few days after a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) killed 18 people, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited (RITES) on Wednesday to discuss crowd management solutions.
Two officials familiar with the matter confirmed that RITES will design permanent holding areas at five key stations, including NDLS.
Vaishnaw, who had earlier called the stampede "unfortunate," said the ministry is prioritising crowd control, especially during festivals and high-traffic periods.
"As part of our learnings, we will establish dedicated holding areas at 60 stations over the next six months, including New Delhi Railway Station," Vaishnaw said.
Following his meetin...