(a) the details of Anti Collision Devices sanctioned by Railways, during last three years;
(b) the details of Zones covered with these devices, during last three years;
(c) whether Government has achieved the desired results; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (d) Anti Collision Devices (ACD) have been provided as a pilot project covering 1736 Route Kms and 548 Locomotives on Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). Based on the experience of the NFR, the specifications and design configuration were revised and the system as evolved was tried on the electrified multiple lines automatic signalling section of the Southern Railway in 2010-2011. Operational and technical problems noticed in Southern Railway trials are being looked into and a new ACD Version- II after successful validation and certification will undergo extensive conformity trials once again before implementation.
ACD works have been sanctioned on 5160 RKms on Eastern, South Eastern, East Central and East Coast Railways during last three years and will be taken up for implementation with` new ACD version-II.
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether incidents of robbery and other related incidents are on the rise in Railways;
(b) the details of robberies that have taken place in trains during the last three years;
(c) the number of persons booked / convicted for robbery during the last three years;
(d) whether security arrangements are adequate for the passengers in trains; and
(e) the steps taken / being taken by Government to provide adequate security to the passengers in the trains?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a): There is increase in the incidents of robbery reported during the year, 2010 in comparison to the years 2009 and 2008. However, there is decrease in the incidents of robbery reported during the year 2011 (Upto June).
(b) and (c): The number of cases of robbery reported during the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 (Upto June) in trains along with number of persons arrested and convicted over Indian Railways are as under:-
Year No of cases of Robbery reported in trains Persons arrested Persons convicted 2008 172 441 28 2009 198 615 52 2010 302 525 58 2011 (Upto June) 126 197 4
(d) and (e): Prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law and order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Police, which they discharge through Government Railway Police (GRP) of the State concerned. As such the cases of crime on Railways are reported to, registered and investigated by the Govt. Railway Police. However, Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP by deploying their staff for escorting of important trains in affected areas and access control duties at important and sensitive railway stations.
The following measures are being taken by the Railways for security of the passengers:-
1. On vulnerable and identified routes / sections, 1275 trains are escorted by Railway Protection Force daily on an average, in addition to 2200 trains escorted by Government Railway Police of different States daily.
2. An Integrated Security System consisting of electronic surveillance of vulnerable stations through Close Circuit Television Camera Network, access control, Anti-sabotage checks has been approved to strengthen surveillance mechanism over 202 sensitive and vulnerable Railway stations.
3. Regular coordination meetings are held with State Police at all levels to ensure proper registration and investigation of crime by Government Railway Police (GRP).
4. Public awareness against crime like Drugging of passengers is done through regular announcements at stations and in trains.
5. An amendment in the Railway Protection Force Act to enable Railway Protection Force to deal with the passenger related offences more effectively is under active consideration.
Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is a fact that Railways propose to install bio-toilets in train coaches to get rid of manual scavenging on railway tracks across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) by when it is likely to take off?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI) (a) Yes, Sir. Indian Railways has proposed to install bio-toilets in train coaches with a view to develop designs suitable for Indian Railways conditions.
(b) & (c) Approximately 130 bio-toilets have been installed in coaches on Indian Railways and are under trial. Extended trials on several rakes are already planned. Further propagation will be done as per results of the trials. Twitter Link To This Post Facebook Link To This Post
(a) the details of Anti Collision Devices sanctioned by Railways, during last three years;
(b) the details of Zones covered with these devices, during last three years;
(c) whether Government has achieved the desired results; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a) to (d) Anti Collision Devices (ACD) have been provided as a pilot project covering 1736 Route Kms and 548 Locomotives on Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). Based on the experience of the NFR, the specifications and design configuration were revised and the system as evolved was tried on the electrified multiple lines automatic signalling section of the Southern Railway in 2010-2011. Operational and technical problems noticed in Southern Railway trials are being looked into and a new ACD Version- II after successful validation and certification will undergo extensive conformity trials once again before implementation.
ACD works have been sanctioned on 5160 RKms on Eastern, South Eastern, East Central and East Coast Railways during last three years and will be taken up for implementation with` new ACD version-II.
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether incidents of robbery and other related incidents are on the rise in Railways;
(b) the details of robberies that have taken place in trains during the last three years;
(c) the number of persons booked / convicted for robbery during the last three years;
(d) whether security arrangements are adequate for the passengers in trains; and
(e) the steps taken / being taken by Government to provide adequate security to the passengers in the trains?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)
(a): There is increase in the incidents of robbery reported during the year, 2010 in comparison to the years 2009 and 2008. However, there is decrease in the incidents of robbery reported during the year 2011 (Upto June).
(b) and (c): The number of cases of robbery reported during the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 (Upto June) in trains along with number of persons arrested and convicted over Indian Railways are as under:-
Year No of cases of Robbery reported in trains Persons arrested Persons convicted 2008 172 441 28 2009 198 615 52 2010 302 525 58 2011 (Upto June) 126 197 4
(d) and (e): Prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law and order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Police, which they discharge through Government Railway Police (GRP) of the State concerned. As such the cases of crime on Railways are reported to, registered and investigated by the Govt. Railway Police. However, Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP by deploying their staff for escorting of important trains in affected areas and access control duties at important and sensitive railway stations.
The following measures are being taken by the Railways for security of the passengers:-
1. On vulnerable and identified routes / sections, 1275 trains are escorted by Railway Protection Force daily on an average, in addition to 2200 trains escorted by Government Railway Police of different States daily.
2. An Integrated Security System consisting of electronic surveillance of vulnerable stations through Close Circuit Television Camera Network, access control, Anti-sabotage checks has been approved to strengthen surveillance mechanism over 202 sensitive and vulnerable Railway stations.
3. Regular coordination meetings are held with State Police at all levels to ensure proper registration and investigation of crime by Government Railway Police (GRP).
4. Public awareness against crime like Drugging of passengers is done through regular announcements at stations and in trains.
5. An amendment in the Railway Protection Force Act to enable Railway Protection Force to deal with the passenger related offences more effectively is under active consideration.
Will the Minister of RAILWAYSbe pleased to state :- (a) whether it is a fact that Railways propose to install bio-toilets in train coaches to get rid of manual scavenging on railway tracks across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) by when it is likely to take off?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI) (a) Yes, Sir. Indian Railways has proposed to install bio-toilets in train coaches with a view to develop designs suitable for Indian Railways conditions.
(b) & (c) Approximately 130 bio-toilets have been installed in coaches on Indian Railways and are under trial. Extended trials on several rakes are already planned. Further propagation will be done as per results of the trials. Twitter Link To This Post Facebook Link To This Post
