Ambulance now permanently stationed at Jammu Tawi railway station for passengers

Northern Railway's Jammu Division has arranged for an ambulance to be stationed permanently inside Jammu Tawi Railway Station, so passengers get immediate medical help during emergencies, according to a report by Kashmir Horizon.

The arrangement was made together with the State Medical Department, the District Administration Jammu and the Red Cross. It follows concerns that ambulances called from outside the station were arriving late. Railway officials said such delays cost crucial minutes in the "Golden Hour", the period in which prompt treatment can greatly improve survival chances.

The Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, said passenger safety and health are the railway's top priorities and that the on-site ambulance would reduce delays. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said closer coordination with the State Health Department would ensure prompt help, and that patients can be taken to the nearest government hospital or a suitable referral hospital depending on the emergency.

Passengers facing a medical emergency at the station are advised to contact the Station Manager, ticket-checking staff or Railway Protection Force personnel immediately. Jammu Division said it will continue working with health agencies and the district administration to improve passenger amenities.

Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers

• Public agencies are placing ambulances at fixed high-footfall locations such as railway stations.
• Coordination with health departments and referral hospitals is part of the arrangement.