What caused the deadly stampede at New Delhi railway station on February 15?

According to the Railway Protection Force inquiry report, the deadly stampede that killed 18 people was triggered by a change in the departure platform of a Kumbh special train to Prayagraj. The report flagged critical lapses in communication that led to confusion among passengers, causing them to rush between platforms. The sudden platform change announcement for the Kumbh special train created chaos as large crowds attempted to relocate quickly, ultimately resulting in the tragic stampede. The RPF findings highlight how poor coordination and communication failures directly contributed to this fatal incident.