RailEnquiry

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.