Press ReleaseRPF/ER RESCUED CHILDREN, INJURED PERSONS AND RECOVERED LEFT BEHIND LUGGAGE OF THE PASSENGERS
RPF/ER RESCUED CHILDREN, INJURED PERSONS AND RECOVERED LEFT BEHIND LUGGAGE OF THE PASSENGERS
Kolkata, February 27, 2021:
Railway Protection Force (RPF)/Eastern Railway plays proactive role to provide all-out security to the rail users ranging from rescuing teenage boys and girls, arresting touts, recovering narcotics and left behind bags. They have also made commendable works to extend guidance and assistance to the rail users besides their task of ensuring security to the passengers. Some of the recent incidents where RPF/ER made its fullest efforts are detailed as under:-
RESCUE OF CHILDREN
1) on 23.2.2021, on receipt of information from Security Control Room, Howrah, on-duty train escort party of RPF Post/Howrah central rescued a minor boy in coach No. D-3 of 02388 Dn. Bikaner-Howrah Superfast Express Special and brought him to Howrah railway station. It could be learnt that he ran away from home as he was scolded by his parents. Later on, he was handed over to Child Line, Howrah on proper documentation.
2) on 23.2.2021, officers and staff of RPF Post, Howrah (North), rescued a teenage girl while she was found loitering at Howrah railway station. on being asked, she disclosed her identity. She was handed over Child Line, Howrah on proper documentation.
RESCUE OF INJURED PERSONS
1) on 22.2.2021, officers and staff of RPF Post/Howrah (North) rescued a sick person in train No. 37360 Dn Arambag-Howrah local at Howrah railway station. Necessary assistance were rendered and he was shifted to General Hospital, Howrah for treatment.
2) on 23.2.2021, on receipt of information, officers and staff of RPF Post, Bamungachi and GRP, Belur rescued an injured person at Liluah railway station. Necessary assistance were rendered and he was shifted to Liluah Railway Hospital for treatment wherein he was provided first-aid and referred to State General Hospital.
LEFT BEHIND LUGGAGE
1) on 23.2.2021, on receipt of information, officers and staff of RPF Post, Kahalgaon, recovered left behind bag containing two (2) mobile phones and cash of Rs. 5,594/- (total value Rs. 19,000/-) in train No. 03409 Up Malda Town-Kiul Intercity Special on its arrival at Kiul station. Later on, recovered bag was handed over to its owner on proper documentation.
RECOVERY OF FOREIGN LIQUOR
1) on 23.2.2021, Officers and staff of the RPF/Bhagalpur, recovered an unclaimed plastic bag containing ten (10) bottles of foreign liquor, valued Rs. 6,300/- in train No. 03449 Poreyahat-Bhagalpur DMU Passenger at Bhagalpur railway station. Later on, the recovered liquor was handed over to Excise Department of Bhagalpur for further course of action.
Running of Mumbai-Asansol weekly special train - Bookings open on 3.2.2021
Central Railway
Press Release
Running of Mumbai-Asansol weekly special train
Railways will run weekly special train between Mumbai and Asansol as per details given below:
02361 special will leave Asansol at 19.45 hrs on every Sunday from 7.2.2021 till further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 06.00 hrs on third day.
02362 special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 11.05 hrs on every Wednesday from 10.2.2021 till further advice and arrive Asansol at 20.30 hrs next day.
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, Three AC-3 Tier, 13 Sleeper class, 7 second class seating
Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train 02362 on normal fare will open from 3.2.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in.
For detailed timings at the halts of the above special train, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App
Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.
Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
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Date: February 1, 2021
PR No. 2021/02/01
This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai