Indian Railways to protect female train passengers with panic button, CCTV

The railways propose to have 'panic buttons' in the coaches which will be linked with the guard coach

With a view to strengthen security of women passengers in trains, the North Eastern Railway plans to deploy women police personnel on trains during night hours as well as install 'panic buttons' in coaches.

In a country where crime against women and children is 'rampant', the Indian Railways is taking steps to ensure that women feel secure while travelling in trains. Now, women won't have to depend on helpline numbers or chain-pulling. The national carrier has planned to deploy women police personnel on trains during night hours, and install ‘panic buttons’ in coaches.

Since the national transporter had decided to dedicate the year 2018, as