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Railways urges passengers to stay Alert and vigilant while travelling; What you need to do

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Indian Railways is increasingly deploying advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and CCTV surveillance systems to strengthen the safety and security of trains, passengers, station premises and the country’s vast railway network.

The Railway Ministry on Wednesday held a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi, bringing together senior officials and field officers from across the country to assess security preparedness and improve intelligence coordination. The meeting, chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan, was attended by Ministers of State for Railways V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with the Chairman of the Railway Board and other senior officials.

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Railways stated that swift intervention and timely action by railway staff in several instances helped prevent major mishaps. Officials also stressed the need to strengthen intelligence gathering at the grassroots level, particularly through improved beat-level monitoring by the RPF.

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The discussions focused on expanding the use of technology-driven security systems, including wider CCTV coverage across railway stations and rail corridors, deployment of AI-based monitoring tools and upgrades to surveillance camera specifications. Strengthening cyber security infrastructure and improving operational coordination between Railway Board headquarters and zonal field units also figured prominently during the review.

The ministry further emphasized the need for closer coordination between the RPF and the Government Railway Police (GRP) through enhanced information-sharing mechanisms to ensure more effective security management across the railway network.

What Passengers Need To Do

  • Remain alert and vigilant while travelling on trains and waiting at railway stations.
  • Immediately report any suspicious person, activity or unattended object noticed on railway premises.
  • Use the Railway helpline number 139 to report security concerns.
  • Cooperate with railway authorities and security personnel during checks and investigations.
  • Support Railways’ efforts to curb anti-social activities by sharing timely information.

What The Government/Railways Is Doing

  • Deploying advanced technologies such as AI-based surveillance systems, drones and CCTV networks to improve railway security.
  • Strengthening intelligence gathering mechanisms at the Railway Protection Force (RPF) beat level.
  • Conducting investigations into recent fire incidents and suspected anti-social activities.
  • Expanding CCTV coverage across railway stations and rail routes.
  • Upgrading surveillance camera specifications and monitoring systems.
  • Enhancing cyber security systems across the railway network.
  • Improving coordination and information-sharing between the RPF and Government Railway Police (GRP).
  • Holding high-level security review meetings with railway officials and field officers nationwide.
  • Improving operational coordination between Railway Board headquarters and field zones for faster response and monitoring.

 

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Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrates its 38th Raising Day

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The Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day on 20th September 2022 by organizing a parade for the first time at the central level at Jag Jeewan Ram RPF Academy, Lucknow. This is the first time that a National Level Parade of RPF was organized outside New Delhi. The choice of venue at the Jagjivan Ram RPF Academy at Lucknow – the Centralized Training Institute of RPF and the alma mater of the officers of the Force recruited through the civil service exam, assumes notable significance.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day

The Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles, Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and took the salute of the Parade. The programme was attended by Shri Brij Lal, MP, Rajyasabha, senior officers of Central Armed Police Forces, State Police, various Government Departments, Railways and other dignitaries.

The Minister of State for Railways presented the ‘President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service’, ‘Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service’, ‘Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak’, ‘Uttam JeevanRaksha Padak’ and ‘ Jeevan Raksha Padak’ to 23 RPF personnel, including award of Sarwottam Jeewan Raksha Padak posthumously to Late Shri Gyan Chand, Head Constable RPF NCR who laid down his life at the altar of duty while saving a lady who had jumped in front of a moving train with intention to commit suicide. The force remembered Shri Gyan Chand with tearful eyes and chest swelling with pride.

The Chief Guest inaugurated and hoisted a 100 feet high Monumental National Flag at the Academy Campus and unveiled and dedicated the installation of a Railway Coach with Engine for train intervention training. The renovated main-hall of the Academy, which has now been air-conditioned was also inaugurated by the Minister. A Special “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” Edition of the “Rail Sainik”, the quarterly e-magazine of RPF was released on the occasion.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day

The Minister of State for Railways praised the poise, turnout and march of the contingent. In her speech, she appreciated the role of RPF in ensuring safe travel for women passengers. She heaped fulsome praise on Meri Saheli teams for providing security to women traveling alone in long distance trains. She outlined the prominent role of training and skill up gradation in improving the performance of any organization and announced sanction of Rs 55 Crores for enhancing training facilities in RPF.

Smt. Jardosh also announced setting up of a skill up-gradation training centre in the premises of 3rd Battalion RPSF, Lucknow for up-gradation of skills of family members of RPF personnel, especially ladies at the cost of Rs 3 Crores. Further, she announced construction of rest shelters cum mobilization halls for lady RPF train escorting personnel at 75 locations across the country.

The Director General, RPF, Shri Sanjay Chander, welcomed the Minister and outlined the various new initiatives taken by the force to provide a safe and secure train travel to the passengers. He stated that the RPF is making use of technology in various spheres of its working to ensure an optimal utilization of the manpower. The force has been on the forefront in providing assistance to the needy passengers, the elderly and the children. The RPF has been doing commendable work in preventing Human Trafficking, Transport of Narcotics, Hawala Money, Prohibited Wildlife and other illegal activities on trains and stations. He pointed out that we have entered the Amrit Kaal which would last till 2047 during which we have to work with our heart and soul to take India to the pinnacle of glory that she deserves. The vision 2047 is the roadmap towards such a lofty ideal. He mentioned the vision 2047 of the force which will include innovation, use of technology, optimum utilization of resource to increase the response, reach and effectiveness of the force. He underlined that the goal of the force is Sewa Hi Sankalp and all members of the force, from Constable to DG, have to work towards reinforcing its service commitment.

The Railway Protection Force was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957 for providing security to Railway property. Subsequently, the force was empowered to enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property in 1966. Over the years, it was felt that the force needed to be given the status of “An Armed Force of the Union” and finally the status was bestowed upon the force on 20th September 1985 by amending the RPF Act by the Parliament. Therefore, 20th September is celebrated every year as the Raising Day of RPF by members of the force and their families.

The Raising Day is an important milestone in the growth of a force and celebrated with festive spirit by members of the force where they share their happiness with the public and reaffirm their commitment to serve them and work for the overall public good.

Earlier the Raising day was celebrated by organizing parades and other functions at the zonal, divisional and battalion levels. However, from this year it has been decided to organize only one parade at the central level to symbolize the national character of the force.