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Northeast Frontier Railway RPF steps up women’s safety with ‘Meri Saheli’ teams at 22 stations

Siliguri, Oct 15 (UNI) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has intensified measures to strengthen passenger security, with special focus on women, children and other vulnerable passengers.
Dedicated ‘Meri Saheli’ teams are deployed at 22 major stations, while RPF personnel escort an average of 45 trains daily to ensure safer journeys and provide timely assistance.
The teams interact with women passengers, particularly those travelling alone, and offer assistance and reassurance. Of the escorted trains, 13 Mail and Express services are covered by mixed teams of male and female RPF personnel.
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