"Special Train Did Not Arrive...": Railway Commissioner On Bandra Stampede
NDTV
Despite the Central Railway's announcement of two unreserved trains departing from Mumbai, Deputy Commissioner Patil noted that the influx of passengers for the special train affected the Antyodaya Express, creating an overwhelming crowd.
Thane Central Railway Deputy Commissioner Manoj Nana Patil on Sunday attributed the stampede at Bandra Terminus to increased passenger rush due to the festive season and the unreserved nature of the train.
Despite the Central Railway's announcement of two unreserved trains departing from Mumbai, Deputy Commissioner Patil noted that the influx of passengers for the special train affected the Antyodaya Express, creating an overwhelming crowd that led to a stampede.
"Antyodaya Express is a weekly train that runs every Sunday. Being unreserved and affordable, it usually attracts a high number of passengers. Due to the Diwali festival, the rush was unusually high. Additionally, the special train scheduled to run yesterday did not arrive, resulting in even more passengers converging here. Our team was present, but people suddenly rushed for seats. No one was critically injured in the incident... We are investigating the facts," Manoj Nana Patil said.
