(a) whether there is a proposal to enhance medical facilities and depute a general duty doctor in trains
particularly in long distance trains in view of only inadequate first-aid facility being available in
such trains;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) No, Madam. The presently available First-aid facilities including augmented First Aid Boxes
on nominated long distance trains are adequate. However a team consisting of a doctor and paramedic
with life saving medicines and equipments has been provided in most long distance non-stop Duronto
Trains as a Pilot Project.
(c) Does not arise.