(a) whether the Railways are aware that women are not safe in the local trains in Mumbai and Navi-Mumbai;
(b) if so, the number of such cases reported during the last three years;
(c) the status of the said reported cases; and
(d) The steps taken/being taken by the Railways for the safety of women in the local trains?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS( SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Even tough isolated incidents of crime against women passengers have been reported in the past, the women
passengers are very safe in the Local trains in Mumbai and Navi-Mumbai.
(b): Number of cases of crime against women passengers reported in local trains during the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011(Upto September) are as under:-
Year No of cases reported
2008 262 2009 274 2010 283 2011(Upto Sept) 217
i) Ladies special local trains are being escorted by RPF during peak hours.
ii) Police protection has been provided in ladies’ compartments of sub-urban trains during night hours.
iii) A Mahila Vahini consisting of Lady Constables has been formed in Mumbai Division of Central Railway.
iv) Help Line No. 1275 and 1276 have been started, which are manned by Lady Constables.