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· 5 Railway Zones are participating in the Rally covering about 1,700 kms

· Initiative taken as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” Celebrations by Indian Railways

A ‘Motorcycle Rally’ by the Railway Protection Force, South Central Railway from Hyderabad to New Delhi was flagged off by Shri Arun Kumar Jain, GM (In-Charge) as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations today i.e., 01st August, 2022 from Necklace Road Railway Station. Shri Raja Ram, IG & Principal Chief Security Commissioner, SCR along with Shri A.K Gupta, DRM, Secunderabad Division and Shri Sharat Chandrayan, DRM, Hyderabad Division were also present o­n the occasion.

The RPF personnel from five zones of Indian Railways namely South Central Railways, East Coast Railway, South East Central Railway, Southern Railway and South Western Railway are participating in the tour. The Rally which is being hosted by SCR took off from Necklace Road Railway station with 40 RPF riders o­n 20 Bullet Motorcycles to New Delhi. The team also includes two women RPF riders. The 1,700 Kms long journey will cover the States of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh duly spreading the message of our freedom struggle and 75 years of Independence. The Rally will culminate o­n 11th August, 2022 at National Police Memorial, New Delhi.

South Central Railway has been at the forefront of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Earlier, RPF/SCR had started its Motorcycle journey o­n 28th July, 2022 from 4 divisions with 23 bikes and 46 riders, covering 34 districts (2977 Kms). They were honored along the enroute stations, with people participating in large numbers to celebrate the occasion.

Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri Arun Kumar Jain, Chief Guest and GM (In-Charge) stated that Railways is closely associated with the freedom struggle and has played a vital role in freedom movement. He said that Freedom Fighters extensively used Railway facilities to build and expand the Nationalistic fervor across the Country, as it was the most reliable mode of transportation and communication during the freedom movement. He added that it is a moment of great pride, as Railways is celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at 75 years and creating awareness amongst the public about the importance of our freedom struggle and the sacrifices rendered by our fighters.

Shri Raja Ram, IG & Principal Chief Security Commissioner, SCR appreciated the RPF bike riders from all five zones including South Central Railway who are participating in this tough journey of 1700 Kms. He said that the intensive country wide campaign o­n Azadi is being organized focusing o­n the citizen’s participation to make it a ‘Jan Andolan’. The Rally will boost the morale of the RPF personnel as well the citizens of the country and will connect them to the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, he said.

-Secunderabad Division awards contract for setting up E-Vehicle Charging stations at 32 important Railway stations

-The initiative promotes usage of environment-friendly vehicles, while generating revenue for Railways

As part of Government of India’s initiative to reduce carbon emission at all major cities by 2030 and as a major boost towards E-mobility, Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway has awarded a contract for setting up E-Vehicle Charging stations at 32 important Railway stations over Secunderabad Division.

South Central Railway has always been in the forefront in undertaking eco-friendly initiatives. E-mobility is an important step towards environmental sustainability as it reduces carbon emission and improves quality of life apart from facilitating low maintenance needs. With the continuous increase in the usage of Electric Vehicles, provision of charging points for vehicles at the Railway station will provide additional facility to the rail passengers.

Accordingly, as a first-time initiative, Secunderabad Division has taken up the provision of electrical vehicle charging facility across 32 stations over its jurisdiction. The first such facility has been introduced at Hyderabad Station (Nampally) over SCR. In addition to providing an important passenger amenity, the initiative will also generate earnings for Railways.

Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In-charge), South Central Railway appreciated the team of Secunderabad Division officials for undertaking this initiative towards environmental conservation. He stated that Indian Railways has consistently been taking several initiatives towards sustainable mass transportation while ensuring green environment and clean energy, and this marks another important step in this direction.

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