What safety measures does the Supreme Court seek to prevent train accidents in India
Describe the safety measures that the Supreme Court is seeking to implement in order to prevent train accidents in India.
The Supreme Court of India has been actively seeking to implement various safety measures to prevent train accidents in the country. These measures include:
- Elimination of all unmanned level crossings by constructing road overbridges or underpasses.
- Installation of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Train Protection Warning System (TPWS) to prevent collision and derailment.
- Implementation of Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which applies brakes automatically in case of human error or signal violation.
- Regular inspection and maintenance of railway tracks to ensure their stability and strength.
- Regular skill development and training programs for railway staff to enhance their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities.
- Strict enforcement of speed limits and adoption of advanced signaling systems.
- Use of advanced technology like drones and satellite imagery for monitoring and inspection of railway lines.
- Strengthening of emergency response and rescue capabilities, including the establishment of dedicated disaster management units.
- Improvement of passenger information systems and provision of emergency communication facilities on trains.
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