Maligaon, March 17: To check the possibility of spreading Corona Virus; Northeast Frontier Railways has been undertaking through cleaning of all coaches apart from railway premises. Special emphasis on frequent disinfection of coaches is being given in all coaching depots under NFR.
Sanitizing of all critical areas of mass contact in all the coaches are being done after the rake is released from Pit examination and washing. Dedicated team for disinfection work has been deployed to carry out this task in all divisions.
In addition to this, On Board House Keeping Service staffs on board running trains are carrying out on board cleaning of all long distance passenger carrying mail/express trains on frequent intervals. There are 10 to 12 OBHS staffs in each train who carry cleaning equipments and disinfecting chemicals with them to keep the inside of coach clean and hygienic during journey.
It may be mentioned here that, NFR has already withdrawn the provision of blankets and curtains in air-conditioned coaches of all trains that are being operated to prevent spreading of novel Corona Virus till improvement in situation.
In addition to this special drive for disinfection are being carried out in all major stations with huge footfall of passengers. Lift, Escalators, stair cases, sitting chairs, water taps etc in stations are being disinfected regularly by using approved chemicals in line with sanitizing of all critical areas of mass contact.
Drive is also launched to create awareness about the COVID-19 disease among passengers and people in general in local languages. Announcement in local languages are being made through Public Address system in all stations and posters depicting Dos and Don’ts are being displayed in all stations and trains.
Videos showing the precautions to be taken are being played in stations where such facilities are available. Senior railway officials are regularly monitoring the preparedness to deal with any possible outbreak.
As a matter of preparedness; NFR has already opened Medical control rooms at designated hospitals within its operational area. Details of such hospitals with contact numbers of doctors have been circulated through various media including social media.
Provisions of 1122 beds have been kept ready in different locations for keeping the patients in quarantine if required. Railway authorities are in close contact with the nodal authorities of State Govts for close coordination.
