Elphinstone stampede impact: Railway station infrastructure audit begins

04 October,2017 09:19 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  A Correspondent

Teams of railway officials yesterday began audit of infrastructure at stations on the Central and Western lines, following directives of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal after the Elphinstone stampede


Teams of railway officials yesterday began audit of infrastructure at stations on the Central and Western lines, following directives of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal after the Elphinstone stampede.

A WR official said, "Five multidisciplinary teams have started audits at their suburban stations. All 36 suburban stations will be inspected by October 7 and reports will be submitted on October 8." "On CR, eight teams have been formed. They will submit a detailed report by October 9," a CR official said.


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