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. 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, 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. ***** Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Manik Sharma (Release ID: 2180941)