The Railway Board has cautioned all its zones to enhance vigilance regarding signal and telecommunication cables during ongoing extensive infrastructure development projects.
These initiatives, encompassing activities like doubling, yard remodeling, and the installation of safety systems, have reportedly resulted in frequent cable damage. Such incidents are leading to signal failures, disrupting train operations, and posing a serious threat to safety and service reliability, with the potential for significant consequences.
Despite repeated safety instructions and precautionary measures communicated to zones, including multiple directives in 2023, the incidents of cable cuts and damages persist. Officials noted that non-adherence to these established guidelines by personnel is contributing to the ongoing issues.
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