The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has begun specialized training for Uttar Pradesh’s Special Security Force (UP SSF) personnel to secure the Namo Bharat semi-high-speed rail corridor. The six-day program equips officers with advanced skills in baggage scanning, gadget handling, and rapid transit security, ensuring passenger safety across NCR.
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s next-generation transport infrastructure, the CISF has launched a specialized training program for personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force. The initiative is designed to prepare SSF officers for deployment along the Namo Bharat Corridor, India’s first semi-high-speed regional rail system connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.
The inaugural batch includes 40 personnel, among them one commandant-level officer, who are undergoing a six-day course at the CISF’s Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) unit. The training focuses on handling X-ray baggage inspection systems (X-BIS), operating advanced security gadgets, and managing rapid transit-specific safety protocols. Officials confirmed that 200 more SSF personnel will be trained in subsequent batches, reflecting the scale of security preparedness required for the corridor.
The Namo Bharat Corridor, operated by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), is expected to transform regional connectivity by offering semi-high-speed travel across major urban centers. With large passenger volumes anticipated, the deployment of trained SSF personnel under CISF guidance is seen as critical to ensuring safety, efficiency, and public confidence in the system.
Key Highlights
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First batch of 40 UP SSF personnel undergoing six-day training at CISF DMRC unit
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Course includes X-ray baggage inspection, gadget handling, and rapid transit security systems
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200 more SSF personnel to be trained in upcoming phases
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Namo Bharat Corridor connects Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut as India’s first semi-high-speed regional rail system
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Training aims to strengthen passenger safety and operational efficiency for NCRTC’s flagship project
This collaboration between CISF and UP SSF underscores the government’s commitment to securing modern transport infrastructure. By equipping personnel with specialized skills, authorities are ensuring that the Namo Bharat Corridor sets new benchmarks in both speed and safety for India’s urban commuters.
Sources: ThePrint, UNI India, WebIndia123, MSN
