Tight coordination key to railway safety: UP DGP

Lucknow: Stressing the need for tighter coordination among security and railway agencies, Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna on Friday said seamless collaboration is crucial to ensure passenger safety and prevent incidents across the railway network.

Chairing a high-level state-level railway security committee meeting at the police headquarters, the DGP emphasised that effective coordination between agencies involved in railway operations and security remains the backbone of a robust safety framework.

Describing Indian Railways as the “lifeline of the nation,” Krishna said its security must remain a top priority, especially in view of rising passenger volumes and expanding infrastructure.

The DGP also lauded the coordinated efforts of agencies during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, where nearly six crore passengers were transported safely, calling it a benchmark for large-scale crowd management.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash, IG (Intelligence) Upendra Agarwal, IG (Railways) RK Bhardwaj, along with representatives from the Intelligence Bureau, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Govt Railway Police (GRP), and divisional railway managers from multiple railway zones.

Officials also reviewed key concerns such as incidents of stone-pelting on trains, track obstructions, and the need for joint patrolling by the GRP and RPF. The role of modern surveillance systems and technology-driven monitoring was discussed to enhance overall railway security.

Officials said the meeting concluded with a renewed focus on strengthening inter-agency coordination, improving intelligence sharing, and adopting advanced security measures to safeguard railway passengers.