What are the measures taken by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure safety in Northern Railways
Examine the steps being taken by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to review and ensure 'zero compromise' on safety in Northern Railways.
- Conducted a safety review of the entire Indian Railways' network and came up with a comprehensive safety plan.
- Increased the number of track inspections and introduced new technology to track the health of the rails.
- Implemented a safety ranking system for railway zones and divisions, with a focus on safety performance and improvement.
- Introduced a new system to monitor the health of locomotives and rolling stock.
- Increased investment in infrastructure and safety-related works, including the elimination of unmanned level crossings.
- Set up a safety directorate to coordinate safety-related activities and ensure compliance with safety standards at all levels.
- Introduced a safety helpline to enable railway employees, passengers, and the general public to report safety-related incidents and hazards.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify and rectify safety-related issues in the Northern Railways network.
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