(a) whether the Railways has decided to implement the Zero Accident Mission (ZAM) to meet the challenges of train accidents, safety in railways and deteriorating services;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the proposed time period for implementing ZAM;
(c) whether the Railways has chalked out specific projects under ZAM and made provisions for meeting the required expenditure and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Railways Kaya Kalp committee has expressed concern over vacancy in safety-related posts in the Railways and has called for the immediate implementation of ZAM; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to fill up these posts? |
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) to (c) A Corporate Safety Plan 2015-2020, incorporating a Zero Accident Mission (ZAM), is presently in the process of being formulated with an objective to develop a foolproof regime for safety in train operations, concurrently enhancing a systematic potential to optimize capacity utilization and thus, maximize transportation output.
(d) No, Madam. The Kaya Kalp Committee is yet to finalize its findings and recommendations.
(e) Does not arise.
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