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Railways have made a big decision regarding the safety of women passengers on trains.
In a major decision, Indian Railways has announced strict actions against men found traveling in women’s coaches on trains. A special team will be formed for monitoring at railway stations from March this year. This team can reach any train for monitoring at any time.
The special team will prevent male passengers from sitting in women’s coaches at major railway stations like Patna Junction, Patliputra Junction, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, and Danapur Junction. Offenders will face fines and strict action.
For the safety and convenience of women passengers, a helpline number, 139, has been introduced. The number can be used to lodge complaints about any incidents of men traveling in women’s coaches.
Trains passing through Patna or originating from there will be closely monitored, especially express or passenger trains. Despite previous efforts, some men continue to travel in women’s coaches, prompting this strict monitoring initiative by the Railways.
Indian Railways has taken this step to ensure the safety and comfort of women passengers. Various measures have been taken in the past to improve facilities for passengers, especially women.
Summary:
- Railways to take strict action against men in women’s coaches.
- Special monitoring team to prevent violations at major stations.
- Introduction of helpline number 139 for women passengers.
- Closely monitoring trains passing through Patna for safety.
- Initiative to enhance safety and comfort for women passengers.