PRESS RELEASE ON MISLEADING MEDIA REPORTS
Publication of media reports on travel protocol etc of trains passengers on resumption of train services : Advisory for Media
During the last two days, there have been some reports in media about various protocols etc of prospective travellers by trains. They have also been mentioning about number of trains starting from a given date.
It may be brought to the notice of media that final decision regarding above matters is yet to be taken and pre mature reporting on such matters is leading to unnecessary and avoidable speculation in the minds of public in such extraordinary times.
Its humbly requested and advised that media may consider to avoid publishing on the basis of unconfirmed or unverified matters which may lead to such speculation.
For the post lockdown Rail travel, Railways would take best feasible decisions in the interest of all stake holders including its prospective passengers.
As and when a decision is taken, all concerned would be intimated about it.
Source: PIB
Here are verified official press releases issued by the Indian Railways (via PIB) correcting misleading media reports:
Contents
🛑 1. Clarification on IRIMEE Relocation Reports
- On 7 May 2020, the Ministry of Railways issued a press release officially stating that IRIMEE (Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) is not being shifted from Jamalpur to Lucknow.
- The release emphasized that any such media claims were incorrect, misleading, and unauthorized. Instead, the ministry planned to expand activities at the existing Jamalpur campus, offering additional programmes in transportation technology and a new one-year diploma.
🛑 2. Stampede Inquiry at New Delhi Station: Correcting Reports
- On 18 February 2025, Indian Railways clarified that claims stating the RPF had conducted an inquiry into the New Delhi Railway Station stampede were “wrong and misleading.”
- In reality, a high‑level committee set up by Northern Railway is conducting the probe. The ministry urged media outlets and the public to wait for the final report and share any pertinent information directly with the committee.
📌 Summary of Press Release Corrections
| Issue | Misleading Claim | Official Clarification |
|---|---|---|
| IRIMEE Shift | Institution being moved to Lucknow | No relocation; Jamalpur campus to be expanded |
| Delhi Stampede | RPF inquiry concluded train change caused chaos | Inquiry ongoing by a Northern Railway-appointed committee |
✅ Why These Clarifications Matter:
- They reinforce that Indian Railways does not condone unverified media claims and insists on official channels (PIB / RailMin India) for accurate information.
- Each release explicitly calls out misinformation, urges patience, and clarifies ongoing procedures—promoting transparency and reducing public confusion.
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