The 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police chiefs was held on October 23 in New Delhi.
Key developments include onboarding police personnel onto the RailMadad platform for faster grievance redressal and information sharing.
South Central Railway presented the Pink Patrol initiative, which uses drone‑assisted surveillance and rapid‑response teams under the SHAKTI framework.
Northern Railway’s Delhi Division outlined coordinated security measures with city police and metro authorities for festival periods, including CCTV, public announcements, and dedicated control rooms.
Central Railway’s Pune Division showcased Project DISHA, a community‑based program that teaches railway safety to children and discourages unsafe practices such as trespassing and stone‑pelting.
The meeting highlighted the use of drones, a new safety app, and better information sharing among police forces.
A women‑led team called Pink Patrol will combine aerial drone monitoring with ground response teams.
Special crowd‑management plans are being prepared for the upcoming festival travel rush.
Project DISHA will engage children living near railway tracks in safety education and community activities.
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