Ministry of Railways
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Crowd Management at Anand Vihar Railway Station; Interacts Directly with Passengers
Strict Action is Taken Against Those who Circulate Fake Videos about Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
12 Lakh Railway Employees Working Day and Night During the Festive Season: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Posted On: 19 OCT 2025 9:34PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar Railway Station today to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the festive season.
The Union Minister inspected the holding area at the station and also interacted directly with passengers. During the interaction, he took feedback from passengers regarding the cleanliness of the station premises and the facilities being provided.
Speaking to the media, Shri Vaishnaw stated that the Railways have made comprehensive arrangements to ensure that passengers face no inconvenience despite the huge rush. He said passenger convenience and safety are the top priorities. He also stated that strict action is being taken against those who circulate fake videos about the Railways on social media and appealed to the public not to circulate such videos.
माननीय रेल मंत्री श्री @AshwiniVaishnaw जी ने आनन्द विहार टर्मिनल स्टेशन का निरीक्षण करते हुए, पीक सीजन के दौरान स्टेशन पर यात्रियों को दी जा रही सुविधाओं और व्यवस्थाओं का जायजा लिया। pic.twitter.com/Gpjl6J1qcN
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 19, 2025
The Union Minister expressed confidence that these comprehensive arrangements for crowd management and passenger facilities will ensure smooth and safe travel for millions of passengers during the upcoming major festivals like Diwali and Chhath.
The Union Minister said that 12 lakh railway employees are working day and night during the festive season, operating as many trains as possible.
सारा देश दीपावली मना रहा है। रेलवे के 12 लाख कर्मचारी दिन रात लगे हुए हैं।मेरा निवेदन सभी नागरिकों से और विशेषकर पॉलिटिकल पार्टीज से जो अपोजिशन में हैं, वो एक कैंपेन चलाने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं, वैसा ना करें। ऐसा टाइम नहीं है: माननीय रेल मंत्री श्री @AshwiniVaishnaw जी pic.twitter.com/hqHNnQuu3B
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 19, 2025
During the inspection, Shri Satish Kumar, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, and Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager, Northern Railway, along with several other senior railway officials, were present.
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