ALLAHABAD: At a time when the northern plains of the rustic is witnessing creation of winters, the government of North Central Railways (NCR) too have started taking measures for safety in educate operations in the oncoming iciness season. From correct functioning of changed automatic signalling gears, availability of retro-reflective go marks on the ends of SLRs (remaining vehicle of educate), and evaluation of rail-fracture susceptible places etc are several of the stairs that the railways can be taking in the next fortnight to confront winters.
In a meeting, presided by means of the GM NCR M C Chauhan and attended by means of DRM's of all the 3 division of the zone (Allahabad, Jhansi and Agra), dialogue of safety comparable incidents in other zones up to now and studying classes from the same used to be high on time table. The GM said that information about all asset screw ups will have to be given to the department officials involved instantly by means of the control. He also said that all efforts will have to be made to make the most efficient possible utilization of the time equipped in repairs blocks so to fortify the productivity.
An intensive power has been introduced on this appreciate which will continue for the following 15 days in the month of November. In this power provision of correctly painted Visibility Test Objects (VTOs), provision of 'sigma boards' in all divisions, particular center of attention on 'CMS crossings', carrying out 'de-stressing' of lengthy welded rails by means of taking correct 'de-stressing blocks', and other measures to be taken for ensuring educate safety in iciness season, particularly foggy climate might be ensured.
The GM steered that chilly climate patrolling will have to be started instantly in prone sections. Apart from the above, precautions to be taken in an effort to save you rolling down of stabled trains, ensuring availability of 'gate mitras' on unmanned stage crossing gates (UMLC), closure of UMLCs in all the 3 divisions of NCR, ensuring 'zero lacking fittings' on tracks, oiling and greasing of fish plated joints, identification of corroded, worn-out and wheel-burnt rails and their replacement, and prevention of weld screw ups by means of correct USFD checking out& ensuring presence of correct fittings and packing at weld places, were the other necessary issues discussed in the meeting.
In a meeting, presided by means of the GM NCR M C Chauhan and attended by means of DRM's of all the 3 division of the zone (Allahabad, Jhansi and Agra), dialogue of safety comparable incidents in other zones up to now and studying classes from the same used to be high on time table. The GM said that information about all asset screw ups will have to be given to the department officials involved instantly by means of the control. He also said that all efforts will have to be made to make the most efficient possible utilization of the time equipped in repairs blocks so to fortify the productivity.
An intensive power has been introduced on this appreciate which will continue for the following 15 days in the month of November. In this power provision of correctly painted Visibility Test Objects (VTOs), provision of 'sigma boards' in all divisions, particular center of attention on 'CMS crossings', carrying out 'de-stressing' of lengthy welded rails by means of taking correct 'de-stressing blocks', and other measures to be taken for ensuring educate safety in iciness season, particularly foggy climate might be ensured.
The GM steered that chilly climate patrolling will have to be started instantly in prone sections. Apart from the above, precautions to be taken in an effort to save you rolling down of stabled trains, ensuring availability of 'gate mitras' on unmanned stage crossing gates (UMLC), closure of UMLCs in all the 3 divisions of NCR, ensuring 'zero lacking fittings' on tracks, oiling and greasing of fish plated joints, identification of corroded, worn-out and wheel-burnt rails and their replacement, and prevention of weld screw ups by means of correct USFD checking out& ensuring presence of correct fittings and packing at weld places, were the other necessary issues discussed in the meeting.
North Central Railways preparing to confront winter
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