A meeting was organized by the Bhopal Division to ensure the safety of the railway track.

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A special meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Divisional Railway Manager Devashish Tripathi, with the Bhopal Division’s Permanent Way Inspectors and Senior Divisional Engineer (Coordination). All engineering officers of the division participated in the meeting. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the technical aspects of track safety and maintenance to prevent train accidents and derailments.

During the meeting, Mr. Tripathi conducted an in-depth review of all technical aspects and emphasized the importance of track inspection, care, and maintenance. He stressed that regular inspection and examination of railway tracks are essential to prevent derailments. All concerned personnel were instructed to strictly follow the standard operating procedures to improve track maintenance and prevent accidents.

Key Points:

Regular Inspection: Timely inspection and monitoring of the track conditions are mandatory. Even minor defects should be addressed on a priority basis to avoid potential hazards.

Track Maintenance: All necessary technical procedures should be correctly followed to maintain the track’s strength. This includes tasks like inspecting track joints, the condition of sleepers, gauge measurements, rail welding, regular grinding, and ballast packing, all of which must be completed on time.

Adherence to Safety Measures: Railway staff must fully comply with safety standards and instructions while working on various parts of the track. All personnel should ensure the use of necessary safety equipment while working on the tracks.

Passenger Safety is Paramount: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Kataria stated that the railway administration is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers. Track maintenance and inspection are critical processes to ensure passenger safety during train operations.

The railway officials and staff of the Bhopal Division have been directed not to compromise on train operational safety. The Bhopal Division is continually adopting new technologies and systems to maintain high safety standards for the security of passengers.