Title - CAPF personnel get special coach for hassle-free travel

MANGALORE: It was a dream came for Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel who have been asking for a special facility in trains. A new AC-III tier coach was introduced exclusively for CAPF personnel in JammuTawiNavyug Express train from Mangalore central railway station on Monday."We were facing several hurdles to reach our native places as there were no special coaches in long distance trains. We thank the government for introducing special coach for the CAPF personnel," CISF head constable Vinod Maruthi, who was part of the maiden journey, told TOI.Vinod, his wife Anitha Vinod and children were on their way to Seva Gram in Jammu on vacation. Meanwhile, CISF personnel Jagthe Vinod and Pradeep R too expressed happiness over the introduction of new coach for them.K Jayanth Murali, IPS, inspector general, CISF SS headquarters, Chennai, flagged off the new coach. "CAPF personnel are frequently made to travel for long distances most of the time in classes of their entitlement. Sometimes they are forced to travel by general / unreserved compartments. This leads to an uncomfortable and stressful journey for them," Jayanth said.

Considering the situation, the railways and home affairs ministry have come together to launch a scheme, wherein an AC-III tier coach would be reserved exclusively for CAPF personnel. About 800 personnel and their family will benefit, he said, adding that payment of Rs 1.56 crore has already been made to the railways for the next one year.