W.Rlys RPF continues to safeguard during Coronavirus lockdown

Working tirelessly to safeguard railway assets, thermal scanning at railway offices & stations and serving free food to people

In the
wake of the 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus,
Western Railway’s staff from various departments have displayed grit and
commitment through their exemplary services. Despite the decision to cancel all
passenger services up to 14th April, 2020, Western Railway continues to work at
large by ensuring that essential commodities may be made available across the
nation in this dire situation. 

The
Railway Protection Force (RPF) has proved its mettle by tirelessly working
round the clock to protect railway assets during this scary hour. 
According to a press release issued by WR CPRO Ravinder Bhakar, more than 3,500
staff of Western Railway’s RPF are steadily and unceasingly working to protect
vital railway property, providing security to the movement of essential
commodities and serving the weaker sections in the society in areas surrounding
railway stations by providing free food and other necessary assistance. 

The RPF
is playing a crucial role working as a bridge between the Railway and the State
Administration to coordinate closely with several railway departments to ensure
smooth movement of Freight operations and other railway services during these
tough times. Other than these vital duties, RPF officers and staff are working
closely with the Medical Department to keep the many railway colonies across
the Western Railway jurisdiction afar from the spread of the Coronavirus
pandemic.

Bhakar
also stated that the wheels at Western Railway never stop especially when it
comes to serving the nation in difficult times and the Railway Protection Force
(RPF) is not behind in its efforts to combat the Coronavirus pandemic while
ensuring safety measures at stations and offices where work never ends. 

Various
steps taken by Western Railway’s RPF are:

●
Handling panic/distress call related to COVID-19.

●
Ensuring queue formation while maintaining distance where required.

●
Position of checking material for COVID-19 like thermometer, clops, mask
sanitizer, liquid shop collected over Western Railway/RPF.

●
Ensuring the smooth function of Zonal RPF control room.

●
Supplying sanitizers at shops in Headquarter/Division offices.

● RPF
staff has been deployed with proper precaution and using the mask at railway
station over Western Railway. 

●
Vehicles ready in position for carrying essential duties.

● RPF
barracks being regularly checked 

● All
field staff over Western Railway is updated of the latest developments and
actions to ensure safety and prevention from Coronavirus.