Railways ramps up in in-house production of masks & sanitizers to supplement the health efforts

PIB News Update: In continuation of the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Indian Railways is making all out efforts to supplement the health care initiatives of Government of India. In this direction Indian Railways is producing Masks and Sanitizer in-house in its all Zonal Railways, Production Units and PSUs.

Till 1st April 2020 Indian Railways has produced total 287704 nos. of masks and 25806 liters of sanitizer in its Zonal Railways, Production Units and PSUs. Some of the Indian Railway Zones has taken lead in this regard like Central Railway with 22580 nos. of masks & 2693 liters of sanitizer, Western Railway with 46313 nos. of masks & 700 liters of sanitizer, North Central Railway with 26567 nos. of masks & 3100 liters of sanitizer and  Eastern Railway with 14800 nos. of masks & 2620 liters of sanitizer.

Since freight operations of Indian Railways are running 24X7 to maintain essentials and goods supplies, operation and maintenance staff are working round the clock. To ensure safety of these staff and boost their morale, following is being ensured at all workplaces:

i.Masks and hand sanitizers are being made available to all staff coming on duty. These are also being ensured for contract labourers.

ii.Soap, water and washing facilities are being provided at all work places. With  local innovations hands free washing facilities have been provided.

iii.Social distancing is being ensured. Awareness in this regard is being regularly  spread amongst all staff like trackmen, locomotive pilots etc.