Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Railways Train Staff to Handle Medical Emergencies
Imagine you're on a train or at a train station, and someone gets sick or hurt.
To help, over 16 lakh railway workers like ticket checkers and train guards are learning how to give first aid.
They're being trained from 2022 to 2025.
The railway also has medical boxes with things like medicine and oxygen on trains and at stations.
These workers are getting refresher courses to keep their skills sharp.
If someone needs more help, the railway can call ambulances or take them to the hospital.
All stations also have a list of doctors and hospitals nearby so people can quickly get the help they need.
Over 16 lakh frontline rail employees trained to handle medical emergencies.
Training period spans from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025.
Frontline staff includes ticket examiners, train guards, and station masters.
Medical boxes with life-saving supplies are available at stations and on trains.
Lists of nearby hospitals and doctors are provided at all railway stations.
- Who
- Over 16 lakh frontline rail employees, including ticket examiners, guards, and station masters.
- What
- Training of frontline rail employees to handle medical emergencies.
- When
- Training from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, was reported on July 23.
- Where
- At railway stations and on trains.
- Why
- To effectively handle medical emergencies.
- Trained Employees
- 16,14,748
- Training Period
- April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
- Staff Trained
- Ticket examiners, train guards/superintendents, station masters, etc.
- Medical Supplies
- Medical boxes with life-saving medicines and equipment.
- Additional Support
- Ambulance services available.