IMPROVING SAFETY ON RAILWAYS
The Ministry of Railways
has sanctioned works of Mobile Train Radio Communication (MTRC)
on 2400 route kilometres on important routes to provide full-fledged
mobile communication from and to running train. These works are
at different stages of progress and are expected to be completed
in the next two to three years. This forms part of the ongoing
measures for improving safety of rail services.
As an interim
measure, 5 watt walki-talkie sets have been given to the loco
pilots and guards of all trains to enable them to talk to each
other in emergency situations. Added to this, 25 watt VHF sets
at stations on important routes have been provided to enable the
train crew to communicate with the nearest Station Master.
In addition,
each of the Division and Zonal Railway Headquarters has been equipped
with satellite phones, which can be mobilized for use during unforeseen
accident like situations. These phones can be set up in minimal
possible time and used by stranded passengers to communicate from
the site of accident for their welfare to their relatives and
near and dear ones.
