The Indian Railway Board has issued a caution to all its operational zones concerning recurring damage to signal and telecommunication cables during ongoing large-scale infrastructure development projects. These projects encompass significant enhancements such as doubling, yard remodeling, and the deployment of safety systems like Kavach.
The Board’s communication highlights that incidents of cable damage frequently lead to signal failures and disruptions in train operations, posing a serious threat to the safety and reliability of railway services. Despite the issuance of safety instructions and precautionary measures to zones multiple times in 2023, reports of cable cuts and damage persist. The latest directive underscores the critical need for zones to exercise greater care and adherence to guidelines to prevent potential safety risks and operational inefficiencies.
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