RPF launches 'Meri Saheli' initiative in Amaravathi Express

As per the directives of Railway Board, the staff of Railway Protection Force in Vijayawada Division yesterday launched 'Meri Saheli' initiative in Train No.07225 Amaravathi Express between Vijayawada-Hubli. The main motto of this 'Meri Saheli' initiative is to provide a safe and secure environment to lady passengers travelling in trains throughout their journey.

To carry out this novel initiative, an all-women team headed by one RPF lady Sub-Inspector and few Constables has been constituted at Vijayawada Railway Station to assist the women passengers on train. 

The women team inspected entire coaches of Amaravathi Express and



briefed the women passengers on precautions to be taken during the journey and 182 Emergency helpline in case of any emergency, along with COVID-19 protocol and guidelines. This initiative was launched by RPF to continuously monitor the safety of lady passengers from the originating station to the destination.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner Sachin Bhalode said that this is an excellent initiative to reach out to women passengers in distress. He also said that in case of any distress calls from Helpline No.182, it would be taken in top priority to dispose in speedy manner.