what is the importance of Railways for a country like India how is the department of Indian Railways trying to improve its service and facilities
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The railway network is also ideal for long-distance travel and movement of bulk commodities, apart from being an energy efficient and economic mode of conveyance and transport. Indian Railways was the preferred carrier of automobiles in the country with loading from automobiles traffic growing 16 per cent in 2017-18.
1. On vulnerable and identified routes/sections, 2,500 trains are escorted by Railway Protection Force (RPF) daily, in addition to 2,200 trains escorted by Government Railway Police (GRP) of different states daily, said a press release issued by Press Information Bureau (PIB).
2. Security helpline number 182 has been made operational over Indian Railways for security related assistance to passengers in distress, the release further said.
3. Surveillance is kept through CCTV cameras, provided at about 394 stations over Indian Railways, to ensure safety.
4. An Integrated Security System (ISS) consisting of surveillance of vulnerable stations through Close Circuit Television Camera Network, Access Control has been sanctioned to improve surveillance mechanism over 202 railway stations.
5. Through various social media platforms -- Twitter, Facebook -- Railways are in regular touch with passengers to enhance security of passengers and to address their security concern.
6. Drives are conducted from time to time against the entry of unauthorized persons in trains and railway premises.
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7. Regular coordination is made with the State Police/GRP authorities at all levels for prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order in Railway premises as well as on running trains, stated the release.
Railways is one of the modes of transport in India. Railways carry people and goods over long distances quickly and cheaply. The Indian Railways is the largest employer, largest network. The railways are giving largest income to the government.
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