Indian Railways launches month-long Intensive Safety Drive to prevent derailments and other types of accidents

New Delhi: Indian Railways has launched a month-long Intensive Safety Drive from Sunday to prevent derailments, Signal Passing at Danger and other types of accidents. Senior officers from Railway Board, Zonal Railways and Divisions have been asked to go to various sections, maintenance centers and work sites to carry out thorough review of working practices to check and enforce safe



operational and maintenance practices.

During the drive, emphasis has been given on observance of signalling aspects and braking practices by Loco Pilots. Officers have also been instructed to interact with staff on the right and wrong practices to understand the problems being faced by field staff and provide solutions.