Indian Railways is taking a big step to make parcel services safer and more transparent. New modern baggage scanner machines will be installed at the parcel offices of Jhansi and Gwalior stations. This move will make it mandatory to inspect every parcel before it is booked for transport.
What are the new rules for parcel booking?
From now on, parcel booking at Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi Railway Station and Gwalior Station will only happen after a thorough check. The railway division is procuring X-ray based luggage scanners using German technology. These machines can provide clear images of items inside closed parcels without opening them.
How will this benefit passengers and railway safety?
The main goal is to stop the movement of illegal and dangerous goods. The scanners will help identify the following items:
- Suspicious or prohibited items
- Illegal goods and narcotics
- Flammable materials
- Other banned substances
This system will ensure that no harmful materials enter the trains, making the journey safer for all passengers and protecting railway property.
What is the cost and current status of the project?
The total cost for installing these modern machines is approximately 35 lakh rupees. Neeraj Bhatnagar, Senior DCM Freight of Jhansi Rail Division, stated that the purchase process is in its final stages. Once the installation is complete, every single parcel will undergo mandatory scanning before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which stations will get the new baggage scanners?
The modern German technology baggage scanners will be installed at the parcel offices of Jhansi (Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi) and Gwalior railway stations.
What is the purpose of installing these X-ray machines?
These machines are being installed to prevent the transport of narcotics, flammable materials, and illegal goods to enhance the safety of passengers and railway property.