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- The Hindu
Southern Railway conducts mock drill at Jolarpet railway yard
The Chennai Division of Southern Railway conducted a joint cock drill at Jolarpet railway yard in Tirupattur on Saturday as part of disaster preparedness and to monitor the effectiveness of relief and rescue operations in the event of an accident. According to a press release, around 1,000 members, including personnel from Chennai Division's Safety, Civil Defence, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), St. John Ambulance, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force (TNDRF), and Metropolitan Disaster Response Force (MDF) took part in the exercise. As part of the three-hour-mock drill, an accident scene was replicated using condemned coaches and mannequins of passengers. A Self-propelled Accident Relief Train (SPART) with doctors, paramedical staff, rescue workers, engineers and emergency tools for extricating passengers from wreckage was sent to the accident spot set up for the mock drill. The NDRF, TNDRF and MDF team rehearsed the rescue and relief operation. The exercise was monitored by senior railway officials including Ganesh, Principal Chief Safety Officer, Tej Partap Singh, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Sathiya Seelan, Senior Divisional Safety Officer, Shri B. Ramakrishna, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner. Tirupattur Collector K. Sivasoundaravalli, and Shreya Gupta, Superintendent of Police (SP), were also present, the release said.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Health
- India.com
India's only train which can't be overtaken by even Shatabdi, Rajdhani, or Vande Bharat, the train is…, it is used for…
Home Viral India's only train which can't be overtaken by even Shatabdi, Rajdhani, or Vande Bharat, the train is…, it is used for… India's only train which can't be overtaken by even Shatabdi, Rajdhani, or Vande Bharat, the train is…, it is used for… Apart from ARMTs and SPARTs, Indian Railways also has around 90 heavy-duty cranes to lift derailed coaches and clear the tracks. These tools make rescue and repair work much more efficient. India's only train which can't be overtaken by even Shatabdi, Rajdhani, or Vande Bharat, the train is..., it is used for... In the vast network of Indian Railways, where thousands of trains run every day, there is one special train that stands apart, the Accident Relief Medical Train, or ARMT. Unlike other trains, the ARMT doesn't carry passengers or goods. Its purpose is far greater: to save lives. Whenever this train is on the track, no matter which other train is coming, it must stop and give way to the ARMT. This unique train plays a very important role during emergencies. Whenever a train accident happens anywhere in India, the Accident Relief Medical Train rushes to the spot as quickly as possible. It is fully equipped with modern medical tools and facilities. Onboard, there are doctors and paramedical staff ready to provide immediate treatment to the injured. Where are these ARMT trains kept? You might wonder — where is this train kept? The Indian Railways parks these special trains at important railway yards and stations across the country. The moment there's an accident, the ARMT is dispatched quickly. Other trains are made to halt so that the Accident Relief Medical Train can reach the accident site without any delay. What's inside the ARMT? Each ARMT is equipped with: Medical beds and stretchers Oxygen cylinders First-aid kits and medicines Minor operation equipment Space for doctors to treat patients on-site Faster rescue with SPART To improve rescue operations even more, Indian Railways has also introduced Self-Propelled Accident Relief Trains (SPART). These trains can run at a speed of up to 160 kilometers per hour. Every Accident Relief Train and Medical Van has a pre-decided route, inspection plan, and response time to ensure they work efficiently during emergencies. Apart from this, the Indian Railways also has about 90 breakdown cranes of different capacities. These cranes help lift damaged coaches and assist in quick recovery after accidents. The Accident Relief Medical Train is truly a silent hero, working behind the scenes to save lives during some of the most critical moments on India's railway network. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Viral News on More Stories
