RPF Operations
Indian Railways · RPF संचालन
📋Quick Overview
Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a security force under the Ministry of Railways for protecting railway property and passengers. RPF was constituted under the RPF Act, 1957. GRP (Government Railway Police) handles crime on trains.
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RPF Act: 1957 | RPF protects railway property | GRP handles crime | RPF head: DG RPF
📖RPF vs GRP
| Aspect | RPF | GRP |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Railway Protection Force | Government Railway Police |
| Under | Ministry of Railways (Central) | State Government |
| Function | Protect railway property & passengers | Investigate crimes on trains/stations |
| Act | RPF Act, 1957 | Indian Railway Act + CrPC |
| Head | Director General (DG) | State IG/DIG |
📝Key Operations
- •Operation Nanhe Farishte — rescuing children found at railway stations
- •Operation Satark — anti-theft and passenger safety
- •Operation Yatri Suraksha — overall passenger protection
- •Meri Saheli — women passenger safety initiative
- •RPF helpline: 182 (Security), 139 (Railway enquiry)