Title - Central Railway starts trial run of voice alerts about upcoming red signal

Trial of automated red signal voice warning system in the motorman’s cabin has begun in Central Railway. This system will add an extra layer of safety on sub-urban trains. This will help to avoid red-signal jump that happens with momentary lapse of concentration.

AWS (Auxiliary Warning System) will also ensure that EMU trains will halt immediately after jumping a red signal. A buzzer will go on as soon as a yellow signal is crossed after which motorman has reduce the speed below 38kmph.

A CR official said, “We feel that the motormen are doing a good job in stressful conditions. Hence, an additional feature that will give out a message about the red signal ahead is currently being tried out.”

After successful trial and alterations thereafter, this system will be provided in all EMU rakes of sub-urban train services.