Southern Railway decides to mark the first working day of May every year as Swathi Day
Posted on: 06/May/2014 9:48:20 AM
Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Mishra has mentioned that to perpetuate Chennai Central blast victim Swathi Parchuri�s memory, the Southern Railway has decided to mark the first working day of May every year as �Swathi Day�.
Besides inspiring the railmen in the region to re-dedicate themselves to the cause of passenger security, the day would also see a wholesome review of the security apparatus from the top to the bottom, Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Mishra said here on Monday.
He was commending sections involved in the relief and rescue after the blast in the Bangalore-Guwahati Express on May 1. Terming the dastardly incident �a cowardly act of mischief�, Mr. Mishra said the Southern Railway decided that Swathi�s life �must not be allowed to be lost in vain.�
To be more purposeful, railway personnel in the region would conduct security related sensitization seminars for all frontline staff to bolster the vigil.
Claiming that it was quite a task indeed to ensure the safety of the estimated 2.20 lakh commuters and passengers who use the junction every day, Mr. Mishra, said the Southern Railway would ensure passengers� safety by enhancing the security apparatus. He pointed to the CCTV footage that provided vital clues to the investigators in their continuing bid to reach the perpetrators. Now, a total of 14 stations in the zone have been brought under CCTV surveillance.
