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Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Konkan Railway seeks CM's help to prevent grid failures during rains
Mumbai: Konkan Railway (KR) has urged chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to ensure an uninterrupted power supply from MSEDCL during the monsoon, warning that power grid failures could trap trains inside tunnels. Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd managing director Santosh Kumar Jha said, "The CM has taken the matter seriously and directed MSEDCL to act accordingly. " The entire KR route was electrified in 2022, and trains now operate on 25 kV electric traction. KR is on high alert with the monsoon timetable in effect from June 15 to Oct 20 — the duration has been reduced by 15 days compared to previous years. Sectional speeds are adjusted to ensure safety during this period of challenging weather. KRCL has intensified pre-monsoon measures, including extensive cleaning of drains and cuttings and execution of geo-safety works to prevent boulder falls and soil slips. ha said that 24x7 control rooms are operational in Belapur, Ratnagiri, and Madgaon throughout the monsoon. Medical teams are positioned at Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, Karwar, and Udupi to handle any emergencies. Over 630 trained personnel will patrol vulnerable zones, supported by RMVs at nine key locations and excavator-mounted wagons at strategic points. Accident Relief Medical Vans with OTs are deployed at Ratnagiri and Verna. An Accident Relief Train (ART) is also stationed at Verna for rapid response. LED signals, self-recording rain gauges at nine stations, flood alert systems at key bridges, and anemometers at viaducts and major bridges help monitor rainfall and wind. Walkie-talkies, satellite phones, VHF sets, and 1-km interval EMC sockets ensure seamless communication. Real-time updates are available on or helpline 139.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- The Hindu
SCR's civil defence unit to train staff on cyber attacks
The South Central Railway's Civil Defence Organisation (CDO) is planning to introduce advanced training modules incorporating simulations of cyber-attacks and integration of cyber defence strategies. The CDO unit, through its focus on safeguarding the railway network, wants to utilise real-time monitoring systems and data analytics for effective emergency response. For that to happen, it has sought dedicated budgets for taking up continuous training, improving equipment and infrastructure. It also wants to expand campaigns to educate passengers and leveraging digital platforms, informed senior officials on Tuesday. The railway officials have pointed out that due to the increasing digitisation of railway operations, the staff should also be up-to-date with the cyber security risks. These programmes are to be tailored for volunteers, workshop staff, frontline and onboard staff, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Accident Relief Train/Medical Relief Van (ART/MRV) personnel, and others involved in critical safety topics. 'Railways is a critical artery of the nation's economy and connectivity, hence vulnerable to disruptions from accidents, terrorist threats and natural calamities. The CDO is tasked with protecting railway infrastructure, ensuring passenger safety, and maintaining operational continuity during emergencies,' they said. The safety unit came into focus when it conducted the 45-minute mock drill while the country was preparing for 'Operation Sindoor' at Kacheguda, Raichur and Aurangabad railway stations last week. Here, the railway staff volunteers simulated hostile attack scenarios, testing air raid siren activation, passenger evacuation, fire-fighting, basic life support, etc., showcased the volunteers preparedness and training. The select volunteers were earlier trained at the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy in Nagpur to become instructors at various levels in fire-fighting, first aid, evacuation procedures and handling unexploded ordnance. The SCR civil defence teams have proved their capabilities in the flood affected areas of Vijayawada last year when working in challenging conditions they delivered essential supplies to distressed communities, said officials. The zonal railway network is across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Each of the six divisions - Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur and Nanded - have a designated Divisional Emergency Officer (DEO), and also workshop emergency officers, to oversee civil defence activities. The unit, currently led by Deputy General Manager Controller of Civil Defence Kotla Udaynath, had trained about 6,500 railway staff across various departments and institutions and has been recognised as the best performing CD Unit across the entire railways, according to chief public relations officer A. Sridhar, who was in charge of the unit before the present posting.
