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SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY
PRESS RELEASE
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE, SECUNDERABAD - 500 071
No.917/2022-2322-02-2023
Secunderabad
PR No. 917 UIC World Security Congress Calls for International Collaboration to Tackle Railway Security Challenges

The 18th UIC World Security Congress jointly organized by the Railway Protection Force(RPF) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) continued o­n the second day in Jaipur, with a focus o­n exploring the best Railway Security tools and practices from around the world. The event being held in India for the third time, has seen participation from leading security experts, policymakers and industry leaders from across the world to discuss the current security challenges in the Railway Sector and deliberate o­n innovative solutions.

The morning session contained presentations o­n best railway security tools and practices in North America, Middle East, Africa, Europe and India. The presentations highlighted how various nations are leveraging technology, innovation and customized processes to enhance security o­n trains and stations.

A running theme in the interventions undertaken by various regions was the need to recognize a Railway station as not merely a point of entry and exit for passengers but a centre of social, civic and economic activity. This particularly came to the forefront in the experiences shared by the Polish delegate, Ms Magdalena Kujacinska on the solutions developed for dealing with the Ukrainian refugee crises. Representing India, Dr. Pradnya Saravade, Director General of Railway Police, Maharashtra and Mr Ajoy Sadany, Inspector General of Railway Protection Force, Central Railways mentioned how the state police in collaboration with RPF have developed solutions tailored to the formal security apparatus and civic environment in Mumbai. In a densely populated urban area like Mumbai, they called for humane policing by placing the passenger at the centre while developing solutions for safe travel. Other speakers including Mr.VincentRoque from France,Ms Delphine Beatse from Belgium,Mr.  Samba Ndiaye and Ms. Yacine Sarr from Senegal, Mr Abdullah ALOTAIBI from Saudi Arabia, Mr Peter Lambrinakos, joining o­nline from Canada, also made very useful presentations.

With the theme of “Vision 2030”, the afternoon session saw senior police officers ofIndia lead a stimulating discussion o­n the security challenges of the future. Mr. Arun Kumar,FormerDirectorGeneral,RPF,Mr.VSKKaumudi,FormerSecretary(Security),CabinetSecretariat, Mr. S M Sahai, Additional Secretary, Nation Security Council Secretariat, New Delhi discussed these challenges that required unique solutions as the Indian Railways expands to sensitive regions of India. They underscored the need to develop a robust railway security infrastructure incorporating predictive mechanisms to forecast emerging patterns of crime and threat perceptions. Attendees recognized that effectively dealing with emerging threats such as Cyber Security, Security of High-Speed Rail, transnational crime and terrorism, will require greater push by these institutions for international collaboration. Such deliberations continued during the lunch hours as foreign delegates and senior Indian law enforcement officials were divided into six groups for sharing of perspectives and ideas o­n the common railway security challenges faced by them.

About UIC

The UIC (Union International Des Chemins) or International Union of Railways established in1922 is headquartered in Paris. It is the worldwide professional association representing the railway sector for research, development & promotion of rail transport. Members are invited to take a proactive role in the UIC working groups and assemblies where the railways’ position o­n regional/worldwide issues is shaped. Active participation in the working groups is a unique opportunity to voice opinions and benefit from the weight of the railway sector at a coordinated worldwide level. The Security Platform of UIC is empowered to develop and formulate analysis and policy positions o­n behalf of the global rail sector in matters relating to security of persons, property and installations.

About Railway Protection Force

RPF is the prime security and law- enforcement organization in the field of Railway Security in India. Constituted as a federal Force in the year 1957, RPF is responsible for security of railway property, passenger and passenger zones. RPF personnel serve the Nation and go the extra mile in their line of duty embodying its tagline “SEWA HISANKALP”- “A PROMISE TO SERVE”. The RPF is now fully abreast of the dynamic security needs of the railway, its users and its stakeholders. RPF has also been implementing innovative solutions suited to the typical needs at the ground-zero level. RPF has the distinction of being the federal force of India with the largest share of women in its ranks. The Director General RPF, Shri Sanjay Chander, has taken over as the Chairman of the International UIC SecurityPlatformfromJuly2022toJuly 2024.





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