Indian Railways News => | Topic started by riteshexpert on Jun 25, 2012 - 18:00:35 PM |
Title - Railway Board suggests drastic reforms to reduce signal jumpingPosted by : riteshexpert on Jun 25, 2012 - 18:00:35 PM |
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In the wake of increasing signal passed at danger (SPAD)-related train accidents, including that of Hampi Express at Penukonda recently, the Railway Board has asked all the 16 railway zones to implement reforms, including making loco pilot’s cabin sound-proof and air-conditioned.The Board recently called a meeting of chief mechanical engineers of all zones and one mechanical loco inspector from each railway zone and circulated the minutes of the meeting to the general managers. The minutes are in the form of suggestions, even as the Board has asked the zones to implement them to ensure safety.There should be uniform cab design, one for diesel and another for electrical locos and standard colour coding should be used. Provision should be made for voice records in cabins for recording the shortcomings and calling out signals, the Board said even as it suggested improving loco pilots seat with backrest provision. |