Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies’ special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.
The 32nd Men and 4th Women Inter-Railway Railway Protection Force (RPF) Football Tournament was officially inaugurated today at the Multi-Disciplinary Specialized Training Institute (MDSTI), Kanchrapara.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Eastern Railway’s Malda Division, under divisional railway manager (DRM), Manish Kumar Gupta and senior divisional security commissioner (Sr. DSC) A K Kullu, seized narcotic substances valued at approximately Rs 2.4 crores on yesterday at Malda Town railway station.
Eastern Railway's Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 13 children from human traffickers from 1 November.
With special emphasis on the security of women passengers, Eastern Railway’s Railway Protection Force (RPF) has intensified routine patrols and CCTV surveillance at various stations.
A collaborative effort of the RPF and the GRP uncovered suspicious activity during a routine inspection at the station.
"Specially trained to ensure safety and provide assistance to female passengers in distress, they create a secure environment for travelers," the Ministry of Railways said on Friday.
The RPF takes the security of women passengers seriously under the "Meri Saheli" initiative. During the month of February, 228 "Meri Saheli" teams attended 10,659 trains and provided security assurance to 2.73 lakh women passengers.
According to the Eastern Railway, the apprehended person was unable to produce any documents in support of the recovered gold ornaments.
These children were separated from their families for various reasons, and the RPF worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return to home, the Ministry of Railways said here on Friday.
