SCR to fence tracks at vulnerable locations to prevent trespass
South Central Railway (SCR) is planning to complete the fencing of track at identified vulnerable locations to minimise trespassing of cattle, vehicles so as to increase the trains speeds plus punctuality.
SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain, on Monday (April 21), held a video conference with the six divisional railway managers — Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur and Nanded — at the Rail Nilayam where he was briefed about the progress of work which will also enhance safety.
He called for special drives to be carried out by the officials/supervisors on precautions to be followed by the employees/contract workers while executing the track maintenance works and on loading/unloading activities etc.
In view of summer, Mr. Jain also discussed on fire safety precautions to be strictly followed like ensuring sufficient quantity of fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers, smoke detecting devices and ensure proper working of fire alarm system in the trains and station premises.
With regard to the crew working hours, the duty rosters of loco pilots, assistant loco pilots and guards should be prepared in a such manner that it minimizes their working hours and enables proper rest at a proper time. The crew lobbies/running rooms over the zone should be regularly checked, said the GM.
He later gave away 'Employee of the Month' safety awards to six employees — three from Vijayawada Division, two from Secunderabad Division and one from Guntur Division — for showing alertness and taking swift action to prevent unsafe conditions.
These employees were from categories like station masters, point mans, track maintainers and technicians. Mr. Jain has congratulated the awardees and appreciated them for the commitment in discharging their duties with utmost dedication, said a press release.
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