Strengthening of Security on Railways

To supplement efforts of States for better protection and security of Railway property, passengers and passenger area, security has been identified as one of the priority areas by Railways for strengthening and upgradation. Efforts made to modernize the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to strengthen Railway security in recent past include nomination of 202 stations for installation of Integrated Security System, procurement of modern security related equipment, setting up of an All India Security Help Line, networking of RPF posts and Security Control Rooms, establishment of a commando training center and three new RPSF Battalions, upgradation of RPF training centers etc.

For implementation of Integrated Security System, Rs. 353 crore has been sanctioned. Budget is sanctioned for security related works under Works Programme and Machinery & Plant (M&P) Programme of Railways every year based on requirements.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib