ECoR takes steps for free water flow near tracks

To improve safety of running trains and disruption-free services to passengers during heavy rains, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has taken many precautionary steps before the onset of the monsoon, informed an official release.ECoR General Manager Rajiv Vishnoi directed concerned officials to remain on full alert to ensure safety to passengers and smooth train operations from possible incidents caused by monsoon rains and flood situation near railway tracks. Accordingly, the catch water drains and side drains have been cleared of silt, vegetation and other obstructions to ensure free flow of rain water. Similarly, water ways of bridges have been cleared.

It informed that meetings were held with State Irrigation Department officials for proper maintenance of Railway-affecting tanks and works. Protective and river training works have been maintained in good condition and repairs carried out wherever necessary. Full Supply level (FSl) in the case of canals and Danger level (Dl) in case of bridges have been painted with bright red band across each pier adjacent to the abutment so as to be clearly visible to the Patrolman, Stationery Watchman and Drivers.

It has been decided to conduct patrolling along tracks to protect the trains and travelling passengers from any unusual occurrence. Mobile patrolmen have been deployed at vulnerable sections.Whenever there would be heavy rains, the sectional Gangmen will organise patrolling of track to make sure that the track is safe for passage of trains.

The ECoR is in constant touch with India Meteorological Department to get weather reports.East Coast Railway Control Office, which works round the clock, is keeping close liaison with Meteorological Department, Disaster Management Cell and staff deputed at flood prone areas for continuous monitoring and constant updates.