The Malda Railway Division is introducing a pilot project where all Ticket TTEs will be equipped with first-aid kits to assist passengers who fall ill on trains. The project, which will run for a year, was initiated by the Railway Board's Principal Executive Director Neeraj Sharma, who hopes it will provide...
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much-needed assistance to passengers facing medical emergencies. The initiative aims to provide immediate medical aid to those in need while they wait for hospital transport. TTEs will receive training on how to properly use the first aid kits and a helpline will be available to assist in the event of an emergency. The kits will include essential medications for common ailments such as stomach ache, headache, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, gas, and allergy.