SCR to post stationary watchmen at vulnerable points during rains
The Hindu
Bridges connected to dams, reservoirs put on constant vigil
South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to post stationary watchmen along with patrolling teams at ‘vulnerable’ points, including bridges, especially during heavy rains till the weather clears during this monsoon season. Vulnerable spots requiring special attention have been identified after taking into account inputs from various sections of multi-disciplinary teams involved in train operations and maintenance, senior officials informed on Wednesday. With the start of running unreserved passenger express trains from this week and more services on the track now, General Manager Gajanan Mallya has called upon his officers to have a close liaison with Irrigation officials on the status of 1,900 water bodies through which the railway lines pass, as these have been inspected jointly.More Related News

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