Thiruvananthapuram : K-Rail will feature enhanced safety arrangements to ensure safe travel for women traveling alone. The announcement was made by SilverLine officials on International Women’s Day, Tuesday. Surveillance cameras will be fitted inside trains, at stations and its surroundings. Also, women guards shall deployed inside the trains and at stations. Trained guards will be drawn from police force for the purpose. Women helpline numbers will be made available, calls to which will be attended to instantly.
K-Rail will also provide travel arrangements to home for female travelers. SilverLine stops will be networked with other modes of transport for the purpose. Transport services shall be operated for travel from stations to Metros and for trip to the stations. For far-fetched places like Wayanad, single-ticket travel shall be arranged to facilitate travel to SilverLine station. SilverlLine aims ensure “smooth and safe” journey with maximum facilities, said K-Rail officials.
