DMRC to provide preliminary medical aid to commuters

In their bid to improve commuter service, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) from now on will provide preliminary medical aid to the commuters who fall sick while traveling by Metro.

The DMRC will set up special first aid kiosks at main Metro stations during the Commonwealth Games to provide medical services
to the Metro commuters.

"We have shortlisted 23 Metro stations which are expected to have a high footfall during the Commonwealth Games. The kiosks will be set up at these stations. Each station will have a four-member team, trained in administering first-aid," said DMRC spokesperson Anuj Dayal.

The DMRC has tied up with St. John Ambulance Brigade, a charitable organization.

Besides providing first aid, DMRC will also provide basic medical facilities such as medicines and checking of blood pressure will also be provided, said Dayal.

"While the first aid professionals will be from the St.John Ambulance Brigade, the medicines and other related equipment will be provided by the DMRC," said Dayal.

Ambulances will be stationed at some strategic locations from where they can be rushed to the Metro stations in cases of emergency.

The customer relation associates of the DMRC, posted at every Metro station, are also being given first aid training.

The station staff has also been given a list of the hospitals near their stations where unwell commuters can be taken.