MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Running of goods train with so called bullet proof locomotives
is being done selectively based on threat preception. In this process, 33 metre
gauge diesel locos of Northeast Frontier Railway have been provided with bullet
proof cabs. This is intended as a confidence building measure for engine crew.
Besides, it has helped to run the train to ensure uninterrupted supply of
essential commodities in the region.
(c) Bullet proofing of the loco cabs has been done for the security/
safety of the Loco Pilots. For the security/safety of the guards, additional
steel sheets on side wall and sand bags have been provided in the guardâs cab
of trains running in these areas over Northeast Frontier Railway. Train
escorting and track patrolling is done by security personnel as far as
practicable.