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In a move to enhance commuter well-being, Central Railway Mumbai has set up 10 more dedicated Emergency Medical Rooms (EMR) at key suburban stations to save lives within the golden hour. These facilities aim to provide immediate medical aid during emergencies, reducing response times on crowded platforms.

Activist Samir Zaveri, who has been fighting for this, said, “This is excellent progress. Currently, only four stations on the Central Railway Mumbai Suburban section have operational emergency medical rooms. An additional 10 more stations will soon start these facilities to save more lives and generate Central Railway an annual license fee revenue of around Rs 40 lakh.”

HC directive

The Bombay High Court has directed railway authorities in a Public Interest Litigation  (PIL) filed by Zaveri to establish emergency medical rooms at every suburban station across Mumbai.

Official Speak

Officials said they were working on setting up Emergency Medical Rooms (EMR) at 44 stations in addition to the existing ones to help injured commuters within the golden hour.

What EMRs are equipped with?

These EMRs are equipped with basic life-support equipment, oxygen supply, stretchers, and medicines, staffed by qualified doctors and trained paramedical personnel round the clock. A portable lab, medical store, and ambulance facility are also available.

Locations

Titwala
East side circulating area, near booking office

Kurla
East side circulating area, near Nehru Nagar side

Karjat 
Platform No. 1, entry/exit point (Lonavla end)

Kalwa
West side circulating area

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Below SCLR bridge, on the left side towards LTT-Tilak Nagar railway station route

Mankhurd
Platform No. 1, Panvel end

Mumbra
East side circulating area

Thane
Platform No. 2, Kalyan end, near deluxe toilet

Ghatkopar
CSMT end, east side, near RPF office

Chembur
Near Station Master/booking office