Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal launched CORAS (Commando for Railway Security) of Indian Railways.

Key Facts :

• Keeping in mind the threat from disruptive forces, induction of CORAS was planned in Railway Protection Force. CORAS team will be provided best, most modern equipment and world class training.
• A new commando training centre will be set up in Jagadhri, Haryana to modernize and train commandos of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
• A new network of CCTV cameras at every station will be set up to enhance the security of Railway passengers. The link of these cameras will be given to the local stations, GRP, RPF, Divisional office and to the Minister’s office.
• This special unit is given world class training and best facilities. This special unit will be able to meet any challenging situation.
• CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of Railway Protection Force (RPF).
• These CORAS commandos will be posted in Left extremist wing affected areas, north-eastern region and Jammu and Kashmir where providing security to the passengers and the railway network is of utmost priority.