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?
The Indian Railways is well-known to have strict safety protocols to ensure the safety of passengers travelling on their trains. The Northern Railway, in particular, has taken various measures to ensure a zero-compromise on safety, some of which are:
  • 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.
Overall, these measures demonstrate Indian Railway's commitment towards ensuring the safety of passengers and maintaining safety standards in the Northern Railway area.
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