A PASSENGER EVACUATION MOCK DRILL CONDUCTED WITH NDRF & WBF&ES TEAMS INSIDE METRO TUNNELS
Kolkata, Date: 24.05.2026
Metro Railway always gives top priority to the safety and security of the commuters. As part of regular updating the skills and to check the preparedness of Metro staff and all concerned to tackle any emergency circumstances like earthquake etc. an evacuation mock drill was conducted jointly with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services (WBF&ES) personnel inside the Metro tunnels in between Jai Hind Bimanbandar and Jessore Road Metro stations on 23.05.2026 night after the commercial hours.
Motormen and station officials were trained and counseled by NDRF and WBF&ES team on how to take immediate necessary action to rescue passengers from a trapped rake in case of such an emergency.
The objective of this mock drill was to update the evacuation skills as well as check alertness and preparedness to tackle such emergencies.
Senior Metro officers and staff of different departments were present during this drill.
It is to be noted that Metro Railway authorities regularly conduct such mock drills inside the tunnels and on viaducts keeping in mind the passengers’ safety.
