A health camp of Southern Railway

A medical team of Southern Railway examining an employee on the platform at the Thiruthuraipoondi station.A train that the Tiruchi Division of Southern Railway operated on July 28 and 29, between Tiruvarur and Karaikudi, showcased its compassion for the employees.The special train that functioned as a mobile health camp was Southern Railway’s attempt at catering to the health and well-being of the employees posted at the stations en route.

A team of doctors of the the Goldenrock Railway Hospital screened their family members, too, on the train which also presented an exhibition highlighting the safety measures the public ought to take, especially when they cross unmanned level crossings.The exercise benefited 423 employees and their families at Mavur Road, Tirunellikaval, Alattambadi, Tiruthuraipundi, Tillaivilagam, Muthupet, Adiramapattinam, Pattukottai, Peravurani, Ayingudi, Aranthangi and Kandanur Puduvayal.

One hundred and thirty-three people, who were suffering from asthma, diabetes, heart problem, blood pressure, eye defects and dental defects, were referred to the Railway Hospital.Divisional Railway Manager R. C. Jat, who travelled in the train along with the senior officials, visited the staff quarters in all the stations to find out the requirements of the residents.
He directed the officials to fulfil their needs.