Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special: Delhi Police says that confusion has led to a deadly seal of 2 trains with similar names | Delhi News

As a result of a stamp on Saturday night, 18 people died, as thousands of devotees rushed to the trains at Prayagraj, which led to confusion at the crowded railway station. (Image Credit: Anintya Chattopadhyay)

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday revealed that confusion over similar train names and many delays Seal at New Delhi Railway StationIt killed 18 lives.
According to the authorities that the confusion began when a announcement was made for the arrival of Pvtagraj Special on stage 16, which led many passengers, they must climb Prayer Express In Platform 14, rush towards Platform 16, resulting in a great deal of people.
“The Prayagraj Express was already on stage 14 on the platform. Those who couldn’t get on their train on the platform 14 thought their train was coming on 16. In addition, 4 trains went to Prayakraj, 3 of which were delayed, 3 of them were delayed. The Delhi Police said in a statement.
The train employment during the stampete

The passenger was described in a complete mission, and the announcement of change on the sudden train platform increased panic.
“I have never seen such a large crowd at the railway station.
Thousands of passengers bound to Piriyagaraj went to board trains at 10 pm Maha Kumbh. Due to delays on two planned trains and the urgency of a special express service, confusion intensified, leading to congestion on many platforms.
The Railway ministry The incident is called “unfortunate” and set up a two -member high -level committee to investigate the cause of the tragedy and recommend preventive measures.
(With inputs of agencies)