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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The number of people reaching out to Railway Protection Force (RPF) for help through its toll-free number (182) has increased. In Thiruvananthapuram division, passengers rely on the service primarily for non-security-related issues. The RPF in the division received 7,500 non-security-related calls till June this year while the total number of calls last year was under 7,000. Its awareness and usage will not only help passengers but also prevent crimes on the railway property,” said the statement. The helpline number can be accessed from all landline or mobile phones directly from anywhere in the country..