12 lakh Railway Employees working Day and Night during Festive Season: Vaishnaw
Published: Oct 21, 2025
By TIOLCorplaws News Service
NEW DELHI, OCT 21, 2025: UNION Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar Railway Station sunday 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, 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.
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.
During the inspection, Satish Kumar, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, and Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager, Northern Railway, along with several other senior railway officials, were present.
