Railway Loco Pilots Get Emergency Response Training at Tatanagar

400 drivers learn snake bite treatment and fire safety in specialized session

Key Points:

* Training covers four South Eastern Railway divisions

* Only 15% of Indian snakes are venomous, experts reveal

* Practical drills demonstrate fire extinguisher use in locomotives

JAMSHEDPUR – Tatanagar’s Loco Pilot Training Center equips railway drivers with crucial emergency response skills.

The program focused on night-time safety measures.

Participants came from multiple railway divisions.

Meanwhile, experts shared insights about snake behavior.

Civil Defence Inspector Santosh Kumar led the session.

Moreover, India houses 275 snake species.

The training emphasized proper bite identification.

Furthermore, pilots learned about rabid dog management.

"Knowledge reduces panic during emergencies," noted a safety expert.

Civil Defence demonstrators conducted practical exercises.

Additionally, Anamika Mandal taught bandaging techniques.

In fact, similar trainings occur quarterly.

The center maintains modern training equipment.

Besides, participants practiced with fire extinguishers.

"Safety preparedness remains crucial for railway operations," stated an official.

Most snake-related incidents occur from fear reactions.