| Rly officials on 24x7 alert amid bad weather, rains, passenger safety and convenience top priority | | | Early Times Report JAMMU, July 21: Amid continuous rainfall and adverse weather conditions in Jammu & Kashmir, officers and staff of all departments of Northern Railway, Jammu Division are working with full dedication to ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers. Despite the challenging weather, the railway administration has made robust arrangements at every level to maintain smooth train operations and prevent any inconvenience to passengers. Keeping in view the weather department's warning, the Divisional Control Room has been kept operational 24x7. The Mechanical and Electrical Departments are carrying out regular technical maintenance of all trains running in the division. Teams of the Engineering Department are conducting special patrols along tracks, bridges, and sensitive hilly areas, and are monitoring the tracks continuously. Similarly, staff of the Signal & Telecommunication Department are regularly inspecting signal equipment, cables, and OHE lines even in the rain to ensure safe train operations. The Operations Department is ensuring the safe running of all trains. For passenger convenience, the Commercial & Operations Departments have made special arrangements at all major stations of the division including Jammu Tawi, with provisions for drinking water and seating. In case of train delays or route diversions, passengers are being given regular and accurate information through announcements. Personnel of the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police are conducting additional patrolling at stations, bridges, and other important locations. In this regard, Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar said, "Our topmost priority is the safety of passengers. All departments are working together and maintaining continuous surveillance of tracks, signals, and stations. Passengers are requested to check the correct status of their trains on the NTES app or 139 helpline before traveling and to follow railway rules during the journey." |
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