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A PASSENGER EVACUATION MOCK DRILL CONDUCTED WITH NDRF IN METRO TUNNELS
Kolkata, Date: 20.08.2023
Metro Railway always gives top priority to the safety and security of the commuters. In order to check the preparedness of Metro staff to tackle any emergency like a train accident inside the tunnel, a passenger evacuation mock drill was conducted jointly with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel inside the Metro tunnels between Phoolbagan and Sealdah Metro stations on 19.08.2023 night.
Metromen was trained and counseled by the NDRF team on how to take immediate necessary action and follow procedures to rescue passengers in case of a train accident inside the tunnels like a disaster.
The objective of this mock drill was to upgrade the evacuation skills as well as check the alertness and preparedness of Metromen during such emergencies.
Senior Metro officers and staff of different departments were present during this drill.
