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{{Short description|2024 crowd crush
at Bandra Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai}}
{{Excessive citations|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox event
| title = Mumbai Bandra Terminus crowd crush
| image = File:Bandra Terminus Jan 2019.jpg
| caption = Bandra Terminus, where the crowd crush
occurred
| date = 27 October 2024
| time = 05:20a.m. ([[Indian Standard Time|IST]])
| place = [[Bandra Terminus]], [[Mumbai]], India
| coordinates = {{coord|19.062644|N|72.841089|E|display=inline,title}}
| cause = Overcrowding on platform during train boarding
| reported deaths = 0
| reported injuries = 9 (2 critical)
| inquiries = Official investigation by the Ministry of Railways
| outcome = Safety audits announced for high-density stations
}}

On 27 October 2024, a fatal [[crowd crush]] occurred at the [[Bandra Terminus|Bandra Terminus railway station]] in [[Mumbai]], India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station leaves at least nine injured |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bandra-station-stampede-many-injured-updates-october-27-2024/article68802425.ece/ |website=The Hindu |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en-IN |date=27 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station leaves 9 injured |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/stampede-mumbai-bandra-railway-station-updates-9641039/lite/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en |date=27 October 2024}}</ref> The crush injured nine people, with two reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred as a crowd of passengers surged towards [[Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express|Bandra-Gorakhpur express]] train, resulting in overcrowding and a crush on the platform.<ref name=":11">{{cite web |title=9 Injured In Stampede At Mumbai's Bandra Terminus Due To Diwali Rush |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/9-injured-in-stampede-at-bandra-railway-station-in-mumbai-6883360 |website=NDTV.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{cite web |title=Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra train station, 9 injured |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/maharashtra/story/stampede-bandra-train-terminus-mumbai-rush-injuries-passenger-express-2623848-2024-10-27 |website=India Today |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en |date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

==Incident==
The incident took place early in the morning around 5:20 a.m.([[Indian Standard Time|IST]]) when a crowd at“on a platform at [[Bandra Terminus railway station]]" began rushing to board the [[Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express|Bandra-Gorakhpur express]]. The unavailability of reserved compartments of train during the festive season and the sudden arrival of the train contributed to overcrowding, causing panic among passengers and triggering the crush.<ref name=":15" >{{cite web |title=Bandra Stampede: CCTV captures frantic scenes of pushing and shoving as passengers rush to board train - The Economic Times |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/mumbai-news/bandra-stampede-cctv-captures-frantic-scenes-of-pushing-and-shoving-as-passengers-rush-to-board-train/articleshow/114682361.cms |website=m.economictimes.com |access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus leaves 9 injured amid heavy rush |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-news-latest-stampede-at-bandra-terminus-leaves-9-injured-amid-heavy-rush-bmc-hospital-rush-11730002161515.html |website=livemint.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref><ref name=":13"/><ref name=":10">{{cite web |title=Nine injured in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra railway station: Civic official |url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/nine-injured-in-stampede-at-mumbai-s-bandra-railway-station-civic-official-124102700210_1.html |website=www.business-standard.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

==Cause==
Overcrowding at [[Bandra Terminus|Bandra Terminus Railway Station]] is a common issue, particularly during peak festive season and travel hours. On this day, the crowd swell was reportedly exacerbated by platform congestion and insufficient access to reserved compartments due to the festive season of [[Diwali]] and [[Chhath]] leading to the dangerous surge of people on the platform.<ref name=":11"/><ref name=":15"/><ref name=":10"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Railway Station amid Diwali rush, 9 injured |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/stampede-at-mumbais-bandra-railway-station-several-injured-victims-taken-to-bhabha-hospital-101730003826303-amp.html |website=www.hindustantimes.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

==Response==
===Government and Railway authority===
On the same day, i.e. 27 October 2024, [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] imposed a temporary restriction on sale of platform tickets at major stations across Maharashtra. The restrictions were imposed to manage the anticipated crowding during the upcoming [[Diwali]] and [[Chhath Puja]] festive season and to avoid such incidents happening in future. The railway stations where the restrictions were imposed included [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus]], [[Dadar railway station|Dadar]], [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus|Kurla LTT]], [[Thane railway station|Thane]], [[Kalyan Junction railway station|Kalyan]], [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune]] and [[Nagpur Junction railway station|Nagpur]] stations with immediate effect. However, for the senior citizens and those with medical needs were exempted from these restrictions.<ref>{{cite web |title=After Bandra Terminus stampede, Central Railway imposes platform ticket sale restrictions to curb crowding |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/after-bandra-terminus-stampede-central-railway-imposes-platform-ticket-sale-restrictions-to-curb-crowding/article68803184.ece/ |website=The Hindu |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en-IN |date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

===Public reaction===
Local leaders and residents voiced criticism over the incident, pointing out longstanding issues with overcrowding and insufficient infrastructure at [[Mumbai]]'s suburban stations. Politicians, including [[Sanjay Raut]], criticised the [[Ministry of Railways]] for prioritising high-profile rail projects over essential safety measures for daily commuters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bandra Terminus Stampede: Nine injured, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says railway minister responsible - The Economic Times Video {{!}} ET Now |url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/bandra-terminus-stampede-nine-injured-shiv-senal-ubt-leader-sanjay-raut-says-railway-minister-responsible/amp_videoshow/114647524.cms |website=m.economictimes.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title="Isn't the railway minister responsible for this?" Sanjay Raut on stampede at Bandra station |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/isnt-the-railway-minister-responsible-for-this-sanjay-raut-on-stampede-at-bandra-station20241027151535/ |website=ANI News |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Incapable Minister': Aaditya Thackeray Slams Ashwini Vaishnaw Over Bandra Stampede |url=https://www.news18.com/politics/incapable-aaditya-thackeray-slams-reel-minister-vaishnaw-over-bandra-stampede-9100992.html |website=News18 |access-date=27 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Too Busy With Bullet Train, People Left To Die': Uddhav Sena Slams Railways Min Over Bandra Stampede |url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/too-busy-with-bullet-train-people-left-to-die-sanjay-raut-slams-railways-min-over-bandra-stampede-2812538.html/amp |website=zeenews.india.com |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bandra stampede: Opposition slams government over 'lack of proper arrangements' for passengers |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bandra-stampede-opposition-slams-government-over-failure-to-ensure-passenger-safety-23418826 |website=Mid-day |access-date=27 October 2024}}</ref>

==Aftermath==
The [[Bandra Terminus]] crowd crush has led to calls for better crowd management protocols and infrastructural improvements to manage peak festive season surges safely.

A day later, after 10 persons were injured in the crush which occurred at the [[Bandra Terminus]] railway station in Mumbai, both the [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] and [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] made arrangements to manage the heavy festival crowd. Two individuals, who were seriously injured in the event, continue to remain in critical condition and are on oxygen support. On 28 October 2024, [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] set up a 370 sqm waiting area at [[Bandra Terminus]], capable of accommodating 550 to 600 passengers, equipped with all necessary facilities. To address the rush, particularly in general and sleeper coaches heading towards the northern states, additional personnel from the [[Railway Protection Force]] (RPF) and [[Government Railway Police]] (GRP) have been deployed. Plainclothes Crime Prevention and Detection Squad teams are patrolling the stations to prevent theft and monitor suspicious activities. Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]], confirmed that 200 special trains are being operated during the [[Diwali]] and [[Chhath Puja]] festive season, with real-time monitoring of train waiting lists at divisional and headquarters levels. Additionally, In response to the crush, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the sale of platform tickets at select stations in the Mumbai Division, effective until 8 November 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mutha |first1=Snehal |title=Bandra stampede: Railways takes measures to curb rush |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/bandra-stampede-railways-takes-measures-to-curb-rush/article68807583.ece/ |website=The Hindu |access-date=28 October 2024 |language=en-IN |date=28 October 2024}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Crowd collapses and crushes]]
* [[List of fatal crowd crushes]]
* [[Stampede#Human stampedes and crushes|Human stampede]]
* [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]]
* [[2024 in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Human crushes}}
{{Disasters in India in 2024}}

[[Category:2024 disasters in India|Mumbai crowd crush]]
[[Category:Disasters in Maharashtra|Mumbai crowd crush]]
[[Category:History of Mumbai (1947–present)]]
[[Category:October 2024 in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Urban decay in India]]

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Nekilortashush at 03:34, 16 January 2026