How does the Indian government manage railway maintenance and safety
The railway has implemented a "stop, look, proceed" order for trains arriving after signal repair to ensure safety.
- The Indian government manages railway maintenance and safety through the Ministry of Railways, which oversees the entire railway network in the country.
- The maintenance and safety of railway operations in India involve periodic inspection of tracks, signals, coaches, and other essential components.
- The Indian Railways has implemented various safety measures to ensure the well-being of passengers, including the 'stop, look, proceed' order.
- The 'stop, look, proceed' order requires that trains arriving after signal repair must stop, after which the driver must get down and visually inspect the signal before proceeding.
- The order also requires that the station master, guard, and other railway personnel must also verify the signal before allowing the train to proceed further.
- The Indian Railways has also implemented several other measures, such as automatic warning systems, train protection warning systems, and continuous automatic train control, to enhance railway safety.
- The Railway Safety Commission, a statutory body of the Ministry of Railways, is responsible for overseeing railway safety in India and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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