A New Era of Medical Care at Northern Railway Stations
In its ongoing efforts to enhance passenger facilities and provide medical care, Northern Railway have established Emergency Medical Rooms (EMRs) at major stations. This development emphasize the railway's commitment to ensuring the safety of its passengers.The Lucknow division of Northern Railway has taken the lead in implementing this initiative and launched EMRs at Varanasi and Lucknow-Charbagh Stations. These facilities are equipped to offer round-the-clock medical assistance, ensuring the well-being of passengers. The EMR at Varanasi Junction was inaugurated on 13.12.2024 and successfully providing services to passengers in need.Services Offered by EMRs:-The EMRs have registered medical practitioners and trained paramedical staff, who provide:•Free first aid medical assistance to injured railway passengers•Emergency medical services 24/7•A small pharmacy and laboratory facility, with charges as per CGHS (Non-NABH) rates for the city•Private consultancy services to other injured or sick persons within railway premises•Arrangements for shifting patients to government hospitals or trauma centers
The introduction of EMRs at major Northern Railway stations marks a significant step towards enhancing passenger safety and care. With EMRs already operational at Varanasi and Lucknow-Charbagh, and in similar pattern EMRs are being initiated at Ayodhya Cantt. Jn. and Ayodhya Dham Jn. railway Stations, Northern Railway is committed to providing emergency medical facilities to its passengers. The EMR at Lucknow-Charbagh has already attended to 41 bonafide railway beneficiaries and 18 other patients, demonstrating its effectiveness in providing emergency medical services.
