Army to build FOB at Elphinstone station

Expected to construct structure by Jan. 31 next year.

Elphinstone stampede: Western Railway offered Rs 1.36 crore exgratia to kin of victims

Western Railway is offering assistance to the kin of the deceased as well as to the injured passengers in claiming the compensation.

According to railway officials, during peak hours (8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm), a FOB may carry more than 9, 000 commuters on it.

Stationmaster blames RPF, claims he received call after tragedy began.

Eyewitness Mishra also said, he carried cold water from home to sprinkle it on victims of the stampede and help them regain consciousness.

In the list 17 people were identified while identities of five people are still unknown.

The minister has also refused to be part of the rising trend of inaugurating toilets, lifts, escalators and foot over-bridges.

Central govt issues notification for renaming of the railway station.