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 Provision of fire extinguishers in Locos, SLRs, Pantry cars and AC Coaches
and their working condition..
 Joint surprise checks at stations of luggage and parcels for inflammable
material by Railway officials in co-ordination with GRP and RPF and
Commercial staff.
 Alertness on the part of station staff, cabin staff, gateman and running
staff for exchanging ‘all right’ signals for safe passage of trains.
 Provision of safety hammers in AC coaches for breaking glass during
emergencies.
 Skits, play-lets and exhibition of audio-visual CDs using outdoor LCD
projectors on hazards of carrying inflammable articles and smoking are
displayed / aired in local TV channels.
 Guard-cum-Brake Van and AC coaches in all trains are provided with
portable fire extinguishers to cater for emergencies due to fire accidents.
 Improved materials for electrical fittings and fixtures such as MCB, light
fittings, terminal boards, connectors etc. are being used progressively
 Publicity in all stations through CCTV and frequent announcement
through PA system on hazards of carriage of inflammable articles.
 Proper maintenance and upkeep of electrical devices, boilers,
refrigerator, chimneys, wiring systems and junction boxes etc. In pantry
cars.
 Periodical checking of availability of CBC keys with all LPs, Guards,
Travelling C&W staff and pantry cars.

f. Safety Awareness Programs:

Division has conducted safety awareness campaign at LC Gates and
nearby stations duly observing Covid-19 instructions and maintaining

social distancing. Distributed Safety Pamphlets and stickers to LC Gate
users i.e., two wheelers, auto drivers and other road users.
a. LC awareness campaign conducted at LC No. 30 & 29 between HYB-HSJ
stations on 05.06.21, LC No. 9 & 12 between VKB-SSPD stations on 04.06.21,
LC No. 15 & 17 between BN-GT stations on 04.06.21, LC No. 30 & 31
between BG-WP stations & LC No. 6 T Moulali (MLY) Yard on 08.06.2021

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