(a)whether the Railways are aware that the various Bihar bound trains are
constantly running late due to chain pulling and other disruptive activities; and
(b)if so, the steps taken by the Railways to improve this situation alongwith the
number of persons held responsible and punished for such incidents?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The steps taken are :-
(1) Chain pulling prone and notorious sections are identified.
(2) Mail/Express trains on identified sections are escorted by GRP and RPF.
(3) Regular security drives as well as Magistrate checks are conducted.
(4) Close liaisoning with State officials is maintained.
State-wise data of the number of persons held responsible for chain pulling & other
disruptive activities and punished for such incidents is not maintained.However,
on East Central Railway the details with respect to Alarm chain pulling are as
under:-
Number of persons prosecuted Jan-Nov.09 =1222
Number of persons convicted Jan.-Nov.09=1222