Mock drill on train accident and rescue operations conducted in Tiruchi
The Tiruchi Railway Division conducted a full-scale disaster management mock drill involving the NDRF and local emergency services. The exercise simulated a train derailment and fire to test inter-agency coordination and rescue effectiveness.
Why it matters
Regular disaster preparedness drills are essential for ensuring the safety of rail passengers and improving the response time of emergency services during real-world crises.
The Tiruchi Railway Division conducted a full-scale joint disaster management mock exercise at the Tiruchi Goods Yard here on Friday along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to assess the effectiveness of emergency response, inter-agency coordination, and communication.
The nearly two-hour long drill carried out under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager Balak Ram Negi saw the participation of NDRF 4th Battalion based in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, Railway Protection Force, Government Railway Police, Civil Defence and different railway departments.
Lalit Kumar Mansukhani, Principal Chief Safety Officer, Southern Railway, along with two Deputy Chief Safety Officers, reviewed the drill to assess the response arrangements and coordination among various agencies.
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