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Strengthening Safety
Practices Through Internal
Audits
In accordance with the pre-defined
Internal Safety Audit Plan
established in 2023, Kochi Metro
Rail Limited has successfully
completed a comprehensive safety
review of all its departments. This
audit, conducted for the second
Security Mock Drill
time since the plan's
implementation, serves as a crucial
KMRL conducted a comprehensive
mechanism for ensuring the well-
security mock drill at Vytila station to
being of not only staff but also all
bolster the emergency
stakeholders who interact with the
preparedness of its security
metro system.
personnel and foster seamless
collaboration with local authorities.
The audit process involved a
This drill transcended departmental
meticulous examination of various
boundaries, with active participation
departmental procedures, protocols,
from the police, fire & rescue
and infrastructure elements. This in-
depth analysis aimes to identify services, and medical teams.
potential safety hazards and ensure
adherence to established safety The simulation exercise aimed to
regulations. evaluate response times,
communication protocols, and
Through this annul safety audit, overall coordination during a
KMRL demonstrates its security incident. By working
commitment to continuous together in a simulated environment,
improvement and a proactive security personnel and
approach to safety management. representatives from various
The findings from this audit will be government agencies were able to
used to further refine safety refine their response strategies and
practices across the organization, ensure a unified approach to
fostering a culture of risk awareness safeguarding passengers and staff
and prevention throughout KMRL. in the event of an actual emergency.