by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
The security of employees and digitalization coaching are high priorities in advancing the nation’s railway providers, in accordance with the Division of Transportation (DoTr).
With technical help from the Japan Worldwide Cooperation Company (JICA), DoTr Undersecretary Anneli R. Lontoc stated the Philippine Railway Institute (PRI) just lately began utilizing new applied sciences to assist improve security coaching.
“That’s the newest we’re together with in our coaching curriculum – the digitalization,” she stated on the 2nd Philippine Railway Convention.
Ms. Lontoc added that the division has bought extra gear and appears ahead to creating the function of digital actuality (VR) in security coaching.
“The digitalization of PRI’s coaching modules is a transparent manifestation of leveling as much as international requirements,” Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stated.
PRI has produced 3,300 educated personnel out of three,700 rail employees, making it a gradual provider of expert operators.
Occupational security and well being coverage
Though the DoTr embraces fashionable applied sciences, Mr. Bautista additionally emphasised the significance of security and safety of employees.
“The eye to security and safety mustn’t diminish as we promote digitalization and operations at coaching,” he stated. “Coaching rail employees is only one facet, the flip facet is taking good care of them.”
The DoTr commits to creating an occupational security and well being (OSH) coverage for the railway sector to advertise employees’ welfare.
“This coverage will mandate the safety and advantages of rail employees to incentivize them to do their greatest always and make sure the security and safety of all passengers,” Mr. Bautista stated.
By means of these initiatives, he added that the division pushes for a ‘renaissance’ within the nation’s rail trade.
“We will reclaim the glory of Philippine railways by fashionable and eco-friendly trains, snug and environment friendly rides.”
