Vijayawada, July 4 -- In a proactive step to bolster disaster response capabilities and ensure passenger safety, Vijayawada Railway Division of SCR conducted a comprehensive Mock Drill in collaboration with the NDRF, Civil Defence Organisation, Fire Services, Railway Breakdown Staff and State Government Emergency Response Teams personnel here today.
The mock drill simulated a large-scale train accident involving fire and derailment, aiming to test multi-agency coordination, rescue operations, and medical response protocols in real-time.
Rescue and relief efforts were led by the NDRF and Civil Defence staff, who demonstrated a variety of passenger rescue extrication techniques, such as fireman lift, cradle lift, human crutch, pick-a-back, ...