HUBBALLI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Western Railway (SWR) has actually been effectively executing Operation Meri Saheli, a devoted effort released in November 2020 to guarantee the security and security of ladies travelers taking a trip alone.
The effort consists of gathering feedback from guests, carrying out awareness projects, and releasing ladies officers on chosen trains to assist with boarding and alighting, dealing with emergency situation circumstances, and guaranteeing total convenience and security.SWR specified in a news release that at present, 250 devoted Meri Saheli groups, consisting of woman RPF workers, are being released throughout the Indian train network.
“These teams attend to approximately 500 trains daily, assisting nearly 13,000 women passengers travelling alone,” the release included.It likewise discussed that RPF groups communicated with 2,08,869 single females guests taking a trip in 4,869 trains, using support and guaranteeing safe travel. “At present, 10 Meri Saheli teams consisting of 25 RPF personnel are deployed under the project across SWR limits. The teams assist women with safe boarding and alighting from trains, providing information and support during the journey, and responding to and addressing any emergencies or issues.
Confidence-building measures have greatly enhanced women passengers’ sense of safety and trust in rail travel,” it declared.SWR likewise mentioned that info about single females guests is shared in advance with head office and intermediate stations to enable checks and support along the path. “Feedback is regularly collected from women passengers at the end of their journey to assess effectiveness and introduce improvements. Operation Meri Saheli has emerged as one of the most successful women-centric safety initiatives of Indian Railways. By offering proactive engagement, timely guidance, and dedicated presence, RPF has ensured a secure environment for women passengers, making their journeys safer, more comfortable, and more confident,” SWR asserted.