Lok Sabha Question No. 4368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-18
Subject: Passenger Amenities at Etawah and Fatehpur Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Naresh Chandra Uttam Patel, Shri Jitendra Kumar Dohare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4368

## LOK SABHA TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2026

## PASSENGER AMENITIES AT ETAWAH AND FATEHPUR RAILWAY

## STATIONS

## †4368. SHRI JITENDRA KUMAR DOHARE: SHRI NARESH CHANDRA UTTAM PATEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  present  status  of  the  facilities  provided/being  provided  to  the passengers  at  railway  stations  in  the  country  particularly  in  Uttar Pradesh;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  passenger  amenities  available  at  the  railway stations in Etawah and Fatehpur districts;
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government for the upgradation and expansion of basic amenities like-waiting rooms, drinking water, sanitation, lighting and Information Technology- based services;
- (d) the details of the action taken so far in the said districts;
- (e) whether accident-prevention systems, maintenance of tracks security arrangements at the stations and onboard trains have been strengthened in view of the passengers' safety; and
- (f) if so, the details  thereof  particularly  in  Etawah  and  Fatehpur districts?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (f)  Etawah  and  Fatehpur  stations,  located  in  Uttar  Pradesh  have been identified for development under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

At  Etawah  station,  facilities  like  high  level  platforms,  platform  shelter, waiting hall, drinking water arrangement, urinal, lavatory, seating arrangement, Foot Over Bridge etc. are available. The works of improvement  of  station  building,  new  G+1  station  building  at  second entry,  improvement of  waiting hall, Pay & Use toilet, Divyangjan toilet, new  parking,  improvement  of  Passenger  Reservation  System  room, circulating area at main  entry and  second entry have been completed. The work of 12 m Foot Over Bridge has been taken up.

At Fatehpur station, facilities like high level platforms, platform shelter, waiting hall, drinking water arrangement, urinal, lavatory, seating arrangement, Foot Over Bridge etc. are available.

The  works  taken  up  for  development  of  Fatehpur  station  have  been completed which includes:

-  Improvement of main station building
-  New second entry building
-  New platform no. 4
-  Improvement of circulating area and parking
- 
- 
- Divyangjan facilities
- 12 m Foot Over Bridge

In Etawah  district, there are 11 stations namely  Baidpur, Balrai, Bharthana, Ekdil, Etawah, Ghasara Halt, Jaswant Nagar, Saiphai, Samhon, Sarai Bhopat and Udi Mor Jn.

In  Fatehpur  district,  there  are  11  stations  namely  Aung,  Bindki  Road, Faizullapur, Fatehpur, Kanspur Gugauli, Katoghan, Khaga, Kurasti Kalan, Malwan, Rasulabad and Sath Naraini.

Amenities like waiting hall, platform shelter, drinking water arrangement,  urinal,  seating  arrangement  etc.  are  available  at  above stations.

Ministry  of  Railways  has  launched  Amrit  Bharat  Station  Scheme  for redevelopment of stations with a long-term approach.

So  far,  1,338  stations  have  been  identified  for  development  under  this scheme, out of which, 157 stations including Etawah Junction station of Etawah district and Fatehpur station of Fatehpur district, are located in Uttar Pradesh. The names of stations identified for  development under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Uttar Pradesh are as following:

| State         |   No. of Stations | Name of Stations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|---------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Uttar Pradesh |               157 | Achnera, Agra Cantt., Agra Fort, Aishbagh Jn, Akbarpur Jn, Aligarh, Amethi, Amroha, Anand Nagar Jn., Aonla, Ayodhya Dham Junction, Azamgarh, Babatpur, Bachhrawan, Badaun, Badshahnagar, Badshahpur, Baheri, Bahraich, Balamau Jn., Ballia, Balrampur, Banaras, Banda, Barabanki Jn, Bareilly, Bareilly City, Barhni, Basti, Belthara Road, Bhadohi, Bharatkund, Bhatni, Bhuteshwar, Bijnor, Bulandsahar, Chandauli Majhwar, Chandausi, Chilbila, Chitrakut dham karwi, Chopan, Chunar Jn., Daliganj, Darshannagar, Deoria Sadar, Dhampur, Dildarnagar, Etawah Jn., Farrukhabad, Fatehabad, Fatehpur, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Gajraula, Garhmuktesar, Gauriganj, Ghatampur, Ghaziabad, Ghazipur City, Gola Gokarnath, Gomtinagar, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Govardhan, Govindpuri, Gursahaiganj, Haidergarh, Hapur, Hardoi, Hathras City, Idgah Agra Jn, Izzatnagar, Janghai Jn, |

| State   | No. of Stations   | Name of Stations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         |                   | Jaunpur City, Jaunpur Jn, Kannauj, Kanpur Anwarganj, Kanpur Bridge Left Bank, Kanpur Central, Kaptanganj Jn, Kasganj Jn, Kashi, Khalilabad, Khorason road, Khurja Jn., Kosi Kalan, Kunda Harnamganj, Lakhimpur, Lalganj, Lalitpur Jn, Lambhua, Lohta, Lucknow (Charbagh) NR, Lucknow city, Lucknow Jn. (NER), Maa Belha Devi Pratapgarh Junction, Maghar, Maharaja Bijli Pasi, Mahoba Jn, Mailani Jn, Mainpuri Jn, Malhaur, Manak Nagar, Manikpur Jn, Mariahu, Mathura Jn, Mau Jn, Meerut City Jn, Mirzapur, Modinagar, Mohanlalganj, Moradabad Jn, Muzaffarnagar, Nagina, Najibabad Jn, Orai, Panki Dham, Phaphamau Jn, Phulpur, Pilibhit Jn, Pokhrayan, Prayag Jn, Prayagraj Jn, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn , Rae Bareli Jn, Raja Ki Mandi, Ramghat Halt, Rampur Jn, Renukoot, Saharanpur Jn., Salempur, Seohara, Shahganj Jn, Shahjahanpur, Shamli, Shikohabad Jn., Shivpur, Siddharth Nagar, Sitapur Jn., Sonbhadra, Sri Krishna Nagar, Sultanpur Jn, Suraimanpur, Swaminarayan Chappia, Takia, Tulsipur, Tundla Jn., Ujhani, Unchahar, Unnao Jn, Utraitia Jn, Varanasi Cantt., Varanasi City, Vindhyachal, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Vyasnagar, Zafarabad |

## Completed stations:

Development  works  at  railway  stations  under  Amrit  Bharat  Station Scheme  in  Uttar  Pradesh  have  been  taken  up  at  a  good  pace.  Till now, 23 stations in Uttar Pradesh have been completed. The name of stations completed in Uttar Pradesh are as following :

| State         |   No. of stations | Name of stations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|---------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Uttar Pradesh |                23 | Ayodhya Dham Junction, Balrampur, Bareilly City, Bijnor, Fatehabad, Fatehpur, Gola Gokarnath, Gomtinagar, Govardhan, Govindpuri, Hathras City, Idgah Agra Jn, Izzatnagar, Khalilabad, Mailani Jn, Panki Dham, Pokhrayan, Ramghat Halt, Saharanpur Jn., Siddharth Nagar, Suraimanpur, Swaminarayan Chappia, Ujhani |

The activities for development at other stations have also been taken up  at  good  pace  and  progress  of  some  of  the  stations  is  as  given below:

-  Ghaziabad station:  The  structural  works  of  station  building  at  main entry side and second entry side, foundation work of new Foot Over Bridge-B  at  Tundla  end,  roof  plaza,  extension  work  of  existing  Foot Over  Bridge-A,  finishing  work  of  electrical  substation  at  main  entry side and second entry side, Magistrate building, Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force buildings have been taken up.
-  Rampur Junction station: The works of new station building, platform shelter,  platform  surfacing,  booking  office,  waiting  hall  and  toilet
- have been completed. The works of circulating  area  and  Foot Over Bridge have been taken up.
-  Shahjahanpur  station:  The  works  of  platform  shelter  and  platform surfacing at platform no. 1 and 2/3 have been completed. The works of  improvement  of  station  building,  new  station  building  at  second entry, circulating area and Foot Over Bridge have been taken up.
-  Shikohabad  Junction  station:  The  works  of  new  station  building, platform  surfacing  of  platform  no.  1/2,  improvement  of  circulating area,  parking  and  Divyangjan  facilities  have  been  completed.  The work of 12 m Foot Over Bridge has been taken up.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme involves preparation of master plans and their  implementation  in  phases  to  improve  the  stations.  The  master planning includes:

-  Improvement of access to station and circulating areas
-  Integration of station with both sides of city
-  Improvement of station building
-  Improvement of waiting halls, toilets,  sitting  arrangement,  water booths
-  Provision  of  wider  foot  over  bridge/air  concourse  commensurate with passenger traffic
- 
- Provision of lift/escalators/ramp
-  Improvement /Provision of platform surface and cover over platforms
-  Provision of kiosks for local products through schemes like 'One Station One Product'
-  Parking areas, Multimodal integration
- 
- Amenities for Divyangjans
-  Better passenger information systems
-  Provision  of  executive  lounges,  nominated  spaces  for  business meetings, landscaping, etc. keeping in view the necessity at each station

The scheme  also envisages sustainable and environment friendly solutions, provision of ballastless tracks etc. as per necessity, phasing and feasibility and creation of city centre at the station in the long term. Amenities for passengers are provided as per laid down norms depending  on  category  of  the  station,  number  of  passengers  being handled at the stations and the specific requirements of the station. The amenities have been generally well provided across stations on Indian Railways including those falling in Uttar Pradesh. The provision of high level platforms and Foot Over Bridges is envisaged to be completed in a phased manner. Indian Railways is committed to make its railway stations accessible for Persons  with  Disabilities  (Divyangjans)  and  passengers  with  reduced mobility  as  part  of  'Sugamya  Bharat  Mission'  or  'Accessible  India Campaign'  of  Government  of  India.  In  compliance  of  the  Rights  of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, 'Guidelines on accessibility of Indian Railway stations and facilities  at  stations  for  differently  abled  persons (Divyangjans) and passengers with reduced mobility' have been circulated  and  notified  in  the  Gazette  of  India.  The  guidelines  include provisions  of  facilities  for  Divyangjans  and  passengers  with  reduced mobility such as entrance ramps, accessible parking, low height ticket counters/help booths, toilets, drinking water booths, subways/Foot Over Bridges  with  ramps/lifts,  standard  signages  including  Braille  signages and  tactile  pathways  for  visual  impairment,  etc.  which  are  being provided  in  a  phased  manner  and  on  the  principles  of  reasonable accommodation.

Further,  development  /  redevelopment  /  upgradation  /  modernisation  of stations on Indian Railways including provision of passenger amenities like waiting room, drinking water arrangement,  lighting etc. is a continuous and ongoing process and works in this regard are undertaken as per requirement, subject to inter-se priority and availability of funds. Development / redevelopment / upgradation / modernisation of a station is carried out based on category of station/condition/traffic handled etc.

Development  /  Upgradation  of  railway  stations  is  complex  in  nature involving  safety  of  passengers  &  trains  and  requires  various  statutory clearances such as fire clearance, heritage, tree cutting, airport clearance etc. The progress also gets affected due to brownfield related challenges  such  as  shifting  of  utilities  (involving  water/sewage  lines, optical fibre cables, gas pipe lines, power/signal cables, etc.), infringements, operation of trains without hindering passenger movement,  speed  restrictions due to works  carried out in close proximity of tracks and high voltage power lines, etc. and these factors affect the completion time.

Development  /  upgradation  /  modernisation  of  stations  including  under Amrit  Bharat  Station  Scheme  is  generally  funded  under  Plan  Head-53 'Customer  Amenities'.  The  details  of  allocation  and  expenditure  under Plan Head-53 are maintained Zonal Railway-wise and not work-wise, or station-wise, or constituency  wise  or  state-wise.  Uttar  Pradesh  is covered under the jurisdiction of five railway zones, namely East Central Railway, Northern Railway, North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway and West Central Railway. For these zones, an allocation of ₹ 3,794 crore has been made for the financial year 2025-26, out of which an expenditure (up to February, 2026) of ₹ 3,694 crore has been incurred so far.

## Safety:

Safety is accorded  the  highest  priority  on Indian  Railways.  As  a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accidents.

Number of Consequential Train Accidents has reduced as shown in the table below:-

| Year                      | Consequential Accidents   |
|---------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2014-15                   | 135                       |
| 2025-26 (upto 28.02.2026) | 14 (90% lesser)           |

Another important index showing improvement in safety in train operations is Consequential Accident Index, the details of which are as under:-

## Consequential Accident Index:-

| Year    | Accident Index    |
|---------|-------------------|
| 2014-15 | 0.11              |
| 2024-25 | 0.03 (73% lesser) |

This  index  measures  number  of  consequential  accidents  as  a  ratio  of total running kilometers of all trains.

Accident Index   =

No. of consequential accidents

No. of trains X million kilometers

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The various safety measurestaken to enhance safety in train operations are as under:-

## 1. On  Indian  Railways,  the  expenditure  on  Safety  related  activities has increased over the years as under:-

| Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   | Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14                                                        | 2022-23                                                        | 2023-24                                                        | 2024-25                                                        | 2025-26                                                        | 2026-27                                                        |
| 39,200                                                         | 87,336                                                         | 1,01,662                                                       | 1,14,022                                                       | 1,17,693                                                       | 1,20,389                                                       |

2. Electrical/Electronic Interlocking Systems with centralized operation  of  points  and  signals  have  been  provided  at  6,665 stations up to 28.02.2026 to reduce accidents due to human failure.
3. Interlocking  of  Level  Crossing  (LC)  Gates  has  been  provided  at 10,153 Level Crossing Gates up to 28.02.2026 for enhancing safety at LC Gates.
4. Complete  Track Circuiting of stations to enhance  safety by verification  of  track  occupancy  by  electrical  means  has  been provided at 6,669 stations up to 28.02.2026.
5. Indian Railways  has  gone  for implementation  of  indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which required safety  certification  of  highest  order  (SIL  4).  Kavach  has  been adopted  as a National ATP  system  in July 2020.  Based  on deployment of Kavach version 3.2 on 1465 RKm on South Central Railway and experience gained, further improvements were made. Finally, Kavach specification version 4.0 was approved by RDSO on 16.07.2024.After extensive and elaborate trials, Kavach Version 4.0 has  been  successfully  commissioned  on  1,452  Route  Kilometres, covering  the  high  density  Delhi-  Mumbai  and  Delhi-Howrah  routes as below:

| SN   | Section                                   | Progress Route (Km)   |
|------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| (1)  | Delhi-Mumbai route:                       | Delhi-Mumbai route:   |
| i    | Junction cabin - Palwal - Mathura -Nagda  | 667                   |
| ii   | Vadodara - Ahmedabad section              | 96                    |
| iii  | Vadodara - Virar section                  | 336                   |
| (2)  | Delhi - Howrah route:                     | Delhi - Howrah route: |
| i    | Gaya Sarmatanr section                    | 93                    |
| ii   | Chota Ambana - Bardhaman - Howrah section | 260                   |

Further, track side Kavach implementation work has been taken up on 24,427 RKM covering all GQ, GD, HDN and identified sections of Indian Railways.

6. Detailed  instructions  on  issues  related  with  safety  of  Signalling, e.g.  mandatory  correspondence  check,  alteration  work  protocol, preparation of completion drawing, etc. have been issued.
7. System of disconnection and reconnection for S&T  equipment  as per protocol has been re-emphasized.
8. All locomotives are equipped with Vigilance Control Devices (VCD) to improve alertness of Loco Pilots.
9. Retro-reflective  sigma  boards  are  provided  on  the  mast  which  is located two OHE masts prior to the signals in electrified territories to alert the crew about the signal ahead when visibility is low due to foggy weather.
10. A GPS based Fog Safety Device (FSD) is provided to loco pilots in fog affected areas which enables loco pilots to know the distance of  the  approaching  landmarks  like  signals,  level  crossing  gates, etc.
11. Modern  track  structure  consisting  of  60kg,  90  Ultimate  Tensile Strength (UTS) rails, Prestressed Concrete Sleeper (PSC) Normal/Wide  base  sleepers  with  elastic  fastening,  fan  shaped layout turnout on PSC sleepers, Steel Channel/H-beam Sleepers on girder bridges is used while carrying out primary track renewals.
12. Mechanisation of track laying activity through use of track machines like PQRS, TRT, T-28 etc. to reduce human errors.
13. Maximizing  supply  of  130m/260m  long  rail  panels  for  increasing progress  of  rail  renewal  and  avoiding  welding  of  joints,  thereby improving safety.
14. Ultrasonic  Flaw  Detection  (USFD)  testing  of  rails  to  detect  flaws and timely removal of defective rails.
15. Laying  of  longer  rails,  minimizing  the  use  of  Alumino  Thermic Welding  and  adoption  of  better  welding  technology  for  rails  i.e., Flash Butt Welding.
16. Monitoring of track  geometry  by  OMS  (Oscillation  Monitoring System) and TRC (Track Recording Cars).
17. Patrolling of railway tracks to look out for weld/rail fractures.
18. The  use  of  Thick  Web  Switches  and  Weldable  CMS  Crossing  in turnout renewal works.
19. Inspections  at  regular  intervals  are  carried  out  to  monitor  and educate staff for observance of safe practices.
20. Web  based  online  monitoring  system  of  track  assets  viz.  Track database and decision support system has been adopted to decide rationalized maintenance requirement and optimize inputs.
21. Detailed  instructions  on  issues  related  with  safety  of  Track,  e.g. integrated block, corridor block, worksite safety, monsoon precautions, etc. have been issued.
22. Preventive maintenance of railway assets (Coaches & Wagons) is undertaken to ensure safe train operations.
23. Replacement of conventional ICF design coaches with LHB design coaches is being done.
24. All unmanned level crossings (UMLCs) on Broad Gauge (BG) route have been eliminated by January 2019.
25. Safety of Railway Bridges is ensured through regular inspection of Bridges.  The  requirement  of  repair/rehabilitation  of  Bridges  is taken up based upon the conditions assessed during these inspections.
26. Indian Railways has displayed Statutory 'Fire Notices' for widespread passenger information in all coaches. Fire posters are provided  in  every  coach  so  as  to  educate  and  alert  passengers

regarding  various  Do's  and  Don'ts  to  prevent  fire.  These  include messages regarding not carrying any inflammable material, explosives,  prohibition  of  smoking  inside  the  coaches,  penalties etc.

27. Production  Units  are  providing  Fire  detection  and  suppression system  in  newly  manufactured  Power  Cars  and  Pantry  Cars,  Fire and  Smoke  detection  system  in  newly  manufactured  coaches. Progressive  fitment  of  the  same  in  existing  coaches  is  also underway by Zonal Railways in a phased manner.
28. Regular counselling and training of staff is undertaken.
29. Concept  of  Rolling  Block  introduced  in  Indian  Railways  (Open Lines)  General  Rules  vide  Gazette  notification  dated  30.11.2023, wherein  work  of  integrated  maintenance/  repair/replacement  of assets is planned up to 52 weeks in advance on rolling basis and executed as per plan.

The  details  of  the  Safety  related  works  related  to  better  maintenance practices, Technological improvements, better infrastructure and rolling stock etc. undertaken by Railways are tabulated below:-

| S.N.   | Item                                   | 2004-05 to 2013-14         | 2014-15 to 2024-25         | 2014-25 Vs. 2004-14        |
|--------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
|        | Technological Improvements             | Technological Improvements | Technological Improvements | Technological Improvements |
| 1.     | Use of high-quality rails (60 Kg) (Km) | 57,450 Km                  | 1.43 Lakh Km               | More than 2 times          |
| 2.     | Longer Rail Panels (260m) (Km)         | 9,917 Km                   | 77,522 Km                  | Nearly 8 times             |
| 3.     | Electronic Interlocking                | 837 Stations               | 3,691 Stations             | More than 4 times          |

|    | (Stations)                                                |                                         |                                                 |                                         |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 4. | Fog Pass Safety Devices (Nos.)                            | As on 31.03.14: 90 Nos.                 | As on 31.03.25: 25,939 Nos.                     | 288 times                               |
| 5. | Thick Web Switches (Nos.)                                 | Nil                                     | 28,301 Nos.                                     |                                         |
|    | Better Maintenance Practices                              | Better Maintenance Practices            | Better Maintenance Practices                    | Better Maintenance Practices            |
| 1. | Primary Rail Renewal (Track Km)                           | 32,260 Km                               | 49,941 Km                                       | 1.5 times                               |
| 2. | USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw detection) Testing of Welds (Nos.) | 79.43 Lakh                              | 2 Crore                                         | More than 2 times                       |
| 3. | Weld failures (Nos.)                                      | In 2013-14: 3699 Nos.                   | In 2024-25: 370 Nos.                            | 90% reduction                           |
| 4. | Rail fractures (Nos.)                                     | In 2013-14: 2548 Nos.                   | In 2024-25: 289 Nos.                            | More than 88% reduction                 |
|    | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock                   | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock         | Better Infrastructure and Rolling Stock |
| 1. | New Track KM added (Track Km)                             | 14,985 Km                               | 34,428 Km                                       | More than 2 times                       |
| 2. | Flyovers (RoBs)/Underpasses (RUBs) (Nos.)                 | 4,148 Nos.                              | 13,808 Nos.                                     | More than 3 times                       |
| 3. | Unmanned Level crossings (Nos.) on BG                     | As on 31.03.14: 8,948                   | As on 31.03.24:Nil (All eliminated by 31.01.19) | Removed                                 |

| 4.   | Manufacture of LHB   | 2,337 Nos.   | 42,677   | More than   |
|------|----------------------|--------------|----------|-------------|
|      | Coaches (Nos.)       |              |          | 18 times    |

## Security:

The  following  steps  are  taken  by  the  Railways  in  coordination  with GRP/Local  Police  and  other  stakeholders  for  safety  and  security  of peoples in trains and at stations:-

1. On vulnerable and identified routes/sections, trains are escorted by Railway Protection Force in addition to trains escorted by Government Railway Police of different States daily.
2. For immediate assistance passengers can make complaint on Rail Madad Portal directly or through Helpline Number 139 [integrated with Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) No.112].
3. Railways  are  in  regular  touch  with  passengers  through  various social  media  platforms  like  twitter&  facebooketc.  to  enhance security of passengers and to address their security concern.
4. Surveillance is kept through CCTV cameras provided in number of coaches and at railway stations.
5. Frequent announcements are made through Public Address System to educate passengers to take precautions against theft, snatching, drugging etc.
6. Under 'Meri Saheli' initiative, focused attention has been provided for safety and security of lady passengers travelling alone by long distance trains for their entire journey i.e. from originating station to destination station.
7. State  Level  Security  Committee  of  Railways  (SLSCR)  have  been constituted for all State/Union Territories under the Chairmanship of respective Director General of Police/Commissioner of

States/Union Territories for regular monitoring and  review  of security arrangements of the Railways.

## Safety in Coaches:

The  inherent  design  of  rolling  stock  is  done  duly  considering  various safety  provisions  and  passenger  amenities  etc  in  the  coach.  Further, modification and upgradation of coaches to enhance safety and amenities is a continuous and ongoing process on lndian Railways (lR). Following measures have been taken with regard to improving safety in coaches:

1. Provision  of  Minimum  two  Fire  Extinguishers  in  all  coaches  over Indian Railways.
2. Fire Detection & Suppression System has been provided in fire prone areas of Power cars and Pantry cars.
3. Fire and smoke Detection system has been provided in coaches as per extant guidelines.
4. Water mist type fire suppression system is being provided on pantry cars and power cars in phased manner.
5. Provision of emergency windows in coaches for evacuation in case of fire.
6. Use of Fire-retardant  material  as  per  global  fire-retardant  norms  in coaches for seats/berths, panels, flooring, insulation, toilets etc for improved fire safety.
7. Use of fire retardant E-beam cable in coaches.
8. Use  of  different  level  of  protection  in  the  form  of  fuses,  Miniature Circuit breaker (MCBs) and Motor protection Circuit Breakers (MPCBs)  in  the  electrical  circuits  to  prevent  the  damage  from electrical faults/surges.
9. Provision  of  Aerosol  based  fire  suppression  system  in  electrical cabinets.
10. Further,  up-gradation  of  material  in  line  with  global  standards  is regularly being carried out with fitment of new generation material in Amrit Bharat & Vande Bharat Sleeper trains.
11. Display of "Fire Notices" for widespread information in all coaches to inform and alert passengers regarding various 'Do's' and 'Don'ts' to prevent fire. These include messages regarding not to carry any inflammable material, explosives, prohibition of smoking inside the coaches and penalties etc.
12. Prohibition of flame based cooking in coaches.

Regular  upkeep  of  various  safety  equipment/components  as  per  the prescribed  periodicity  is  carried  out  by  the  designated  officials  at Depots/Sheds for ensuring their proper functionality.

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