Central Railway Mumbai has added 10 emergency medical rooms at suburban stations, equipped with doctors, paramedics and life-saving facilities, to ensure faster aid and save lives at railway stations within golden hour
Soon, rail authorities will set up EMRs at 44 additional stations. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
In a move to enhance commuter well-being, Central Railway Mumbai has set up 10 more dedicated Emergency Medical Rooms (EMR) at key suburban stations to save lives within the golden hour. These facilities aim to provide immediate medical aid during emergencies, reducing response times on crowded platforms.
Activist Samir Zaveri, who has been fighting for this, said, “This is excellent progress. Currently, only four stations on the Central Railway Mumbai Suburban section have operational emergency medical rooms. An additional 10 more stations will soon start these facilities to save more lives and generate Central Railway an annual license fee revenue of around Rs 40 lakh.”
HC directive
The Bombay High Court has directed railway authorities in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Zaveri to establish emergency medical rooms at every suburban station across Mumbai.
Official Speak
Officials said they were working on setting up Emergency Medical Rooms (EMR) at 44 stations in addition to the existing ones to help injured commuters within the golden hour.
What EMRs are equipped with?
These EMRs are equipped with basic life-support equipment, oxygen supply, stretchers, and medicines, staffed by qualified doctors and trained paramedical personnel round the clock. A portable lab, medical store, and ambulance facility are also available.
Locations
Titwala
East side circulating area, near booking office
Kurla
East side circulating area, near Nehru Nagar side
Karjat
Platform No. 1, entry/exit point (Lonavla end)
Kalwa
West side circulating area
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Below SCLR bridge, on the left side towards LTT-Tilak Nagar railway station route
Mankhurd
Platform No. 1, Panvel end
Mumbra
East side circulating area
Thane
Platform No. 2, Kalyan end, near deluxe toilet
Ghatkopar
CSMT end, east side, near RPF office
Chembur
Near Station Master/booking office
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