Mock drill at railway station

Charanjit Singh Teja

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 24

The authorities at the local railway station today conducted a mock drill to keep a check on the efficiency of the rail staff.

At 4:55 pm, the authorities blown a siren and informed that a train was derailed near Phillaur and six passengers were injured. The staff was told to collect the relief emergency material and reach the spot immediately.

A hectic activity was witnessed at the station. Soon, an ambulance appeared outside the station and staff was seen checking first aid kits.

SS Bhatia, divisional railway traffic manager, who was heading the staff at the station, said: "Our medical van along with doctors, supervisors and other officials were ready within 20 minutes to leave for the spot. It was a successful drill and we found our staff alert."

"It is our routine job. We conduct such mock drills to keep our officers and employees on toes to tackle any mishap,” he added.

Giving details about the blowing of siren, Bhatia said each siren had a distinct sound and different emergency.

When the siren was blown the medical staff got alert that it was a medical warning, Bhatia added.