The Central Railway on Saturday said that it has added more round-the-clock emergency medical care at its stations in Mumbai and its nearby areas.
An official statement said that the Central Railway has taken an important step to improve passenger safety by setting up Emergency Medical Rooms (EMRs) at several railway stations across its Mumbai Division.
The initiative aims to provide immediate First Aid and emergency care to bonafide passengers and railway staff facing medical emergencies due to accidents, sudden illness, or other incidents.
Emergency Medical Rooms are already functioning at Byculla railway station, Kalyan railway station and Vashi railway station. In addition, Kalva, Titwala and Karjat stations have also become operational under newly awarded contracts.
Work is currently in progress at seven more stations including Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kurla railway station, Ghatkopar railway station, Thane railway station, Mumbra railway station, Mankhurd railway station and Chembur railway station
Equipped for immediate response
The EMRs are designed to provide quick and effective support during the crucial ‘golden hour’ of a medical emergency.
Each facility is equipped with basic life-support equipment, oxygen supply, stretchers, essential medicines, portable laboratory services, medical store support and ambulance facilities.
“Qualified doctors and trained paramedical staff are available round the clock to ensure timely assistance,” officials said.
Expansion plans underway
Central Railway has awarded contracts for 10 additional stations, with services already operational at some locations.
Looking ahead, tenders have been floated for 44 stations in the Mumbai Division. This expansion aims to significantly reduce response time during emergencies and improve survival chances in critical cases.
Commitment to Passenger Safety
With the establishment and expansion of Emergency Medical Rooms, Central Railway reinforces its commitment to passenger well-being.
CR to operate 19-hour mega block at Thane`s Kharbao on February 21-22
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division will operate a special 19-hour traffic and power block at Kharbao from 12.30 pm on Saturday, February 21, to 7.30 am on Sunday, February 22, for the commissioning of new Up and Down goods lines under the DFCCIL project.
The block will impact multiple suburban and passenger services, with several MEMU trains cancelled and others regulated.
Several MEMU trains cancelled
Down direction:
69161 Panvel–Dahanu Road MEMU (JCO February 21)
61006 Diva–Vasai Road MEMU (JCO February 21)
61002 Dombivli Central Cabin–Boisar MEMU (JCO February 22)
Up direction:
61007 Vasai Road–Diva MEMU (JCO February 21)
69166 Vasai Road–Panvel MEMU (JCO February 21)
61001 Boisar–Vasai Road MEMU (JCO February 22)
61003 Vasai Road–Diva MEMU (JCO February 22)
Train regulations
69164 Dahanu Road–Panvel MEMU (JCO February 22) will be regulated for 10 minutes at Kaman Road.
22178 Secunderabad–Rajkot Express (JCO February 21) will be regulated for 1 hour and 30 minutes at Bhiwandi Road.
Additionally, Mail/Express and passenger trains passing through the affected section during the block period are expected to run 25 to 30 minutes late.
Railway officials said the block is essential for infrastructure upgrades and operational safety. Passengers have been requested to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with the railway administration during the temporary disruption.
