Window Trail Inspection of Hubballi–Kulem Section held
The inspection covered key areas between Hubballi and Alnavar, where various operational and safety parameters were thoroughly reviewed with special emphasis on readiness for the upcoming monsoon including assessment of bridge and track maintenance works currently in progress, a release said.
The General Manager, accompanied by a team from RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation), conducted a comprehensive inspection at Caranzol Station. The condition of signal points was checked and a detailed discussion on the provision of check rails at key locations to enhance safety standards was held.
This apart, the site of the recent derailment at Caranzol was meticulously examined to analyse the underlying causes for the mishap and possible remedies were discussed.
The General manager examined the signal installations at Dudhsagar Station to verify their efficiency and safety compliance. Emphasising the need for maintaining highest safety standards Mr. Mathur gave several suggestions on enhancing operational reliability. The team also inspected recently renewed track and sleepers laid using the Track Relaying Train (TRT) Machine.
During the inspection he was accompanied by Director of Track from RDSO B.P. Singh, DRM of Hubballi Division Bela Meena, principal heads of various departments and senior officials of Hubballi Division.
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