(a) whether there is lack of coordination between the Railways and State Police;
(b) if so, the steps taken to ensure proper coordination;
(c) whether safety of passengers is being compromised due to shortage of personnel
in Railway Protection Force; and
(d) if so, the steps taken to recruit personnel in the Railway Protection Force?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) and (b): A mechanism exists for regular co-ordination between Railways and State Police at various levels.
(c): All out efforts are made by Railway Protection Force to ensure security of passengers in co-ordination
with Government Railway Police.
(d): Arising and filling up vacancies is a continuous process. Notification for certain categories in Railway
Protection Force has been issued recently.