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Bhopal div rolls out ‘Speed Vision' plans for safer rail ops

Bhopal: WCR's Bhopal Division has implemented 'Speed Vision', an innovative software developed internally to enhance passenger safety and operational transparency. This advanced programme efficiently analyses locomotive speedometer data, generating operational reports within minutes through automated processing. West Central Railway's General Manager, Shobhana Bandopadhyay, launched it recently at Guna Crew Lobby. Chief Loco Inspector Surendra Srivastava developed it under the supervision of DRM Devashish Tripathi and DEE (TRO) Sachin Sharma in a month. Bhopal division PRO Nawal Agarwal said that Speed Vision efficiently processes speedometer data Excel files, creating comprehensive graphical reports containing essential information, including date, time, speed, distance, braking patterns, overspeed incidents, and brake tests. "This automated analysis eliminates errors and significantly reduces processing time compared to manual methods," he said. The Bhopal division analyses 13 floppies daily, processing around 400 speedometer records monthly to evaluate loco pilot performance. When violations or operational irregularities are detected, the concerned pilots receive counselling and additional training as needed. In June 2025, only 8 out of 400 cases showed irregularities requiring counselling. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo The division currently employs 747 loco pilots and 729 assistant loco pilots. Speed Vision enables immediate sharing of analysis reports with senior officials via Gmail, WhatsApp, or other digital platforms, enhancing monitoring authorities anticipate this technology will strengthen operational safety and improve loco pilot training and efficiency. This technological advancement represents a significant stride towards improved railway safety, accountability, and Digital India initiatives. Plans are underway to implement this system across other Indian Railways divisions, said officials.