Women’s safety top priority for Indian Railways: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the safety of women is given top priority in the Indian Railways. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, Mr Vaishnaw said the Railway has taken several steps in coordination with GRP for safety and security of women passengers. He said, under the Meri Saheli initiative, focused attention has been provided for the security of women passengers travelling alone by long-distance trains for their entire journey. Mr Vaishnaw said, surveill...