What are the measures taken by the Indian Railways to ensure zero compromise on safety in the Northern Railway area
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed safety works in the Northern Railways, what measures has Indian Railways taken to ensure zero compromise on safety?
- Regular maintenance and repairs of tracks and rolling stock to prevent accidents.
- Installation of advanced technology-based systems such as Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Advanced Signalling System, and Automatic Train Protection System to reduce the possibility of accidents.
- Provision of speed restrictions at vulnerable locations and use of ultrasonic flaw detection machines to ensure the tracks are free from defects.
- Regular medical checkups and training of train drivers, guards, and track maintenance personnel to improve their efficiency and safety awareness.
- Regular safety inspections, audits and reviews by various teams from the Indian Railways to provide an additional layer of safety and ensure compliances with safety protocols.
Answered
a year ago