New Delhi, December 31: The Ministry of Railway has accorded Organised Group 'A' status to Railway Protection Force (RPF) and renamed it Indian Railway Protection Force Service.

"Consequent upon grant of Organised Group 'A' status (OGAS) to RPF in the light of cabinet decision arising from Hon'ble Court's orders, it is hereby informed that RPF will be known as Indian Railway Protection Force Service," a notice by the Ministry of Railways stated. Indian Railways Achieves Major Safety Milestone in 2019, Zero Passenger Death Reported First Time in 166 Years.

The notice in this regard was issued by the Joint Director of Railway Board Amitabh Joshi on December 30.