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 Seminars are conducted on various aspects, regarding safe working of
trains from time to time.
 Gang men & Trackmen are counseled by conducting seminars on
various aspects viz., Monsoon/winter patrolling, Action to be taken in
case of weld failures/rail fractures, Procedure for placing of detonators
for protection of track, Gatemen duties, Recent accident cases &
causes are also explained.

c. STEPS TAKEN TO PREVENT LC ACCIDENTS:

 LC gates are periodically checked for procedural adherence by
Gatemen.
 Competency of Gatemen and availability of infrastructure as per
prescribed norms, are being ensured.
 Night Surprise Checks are being conducted to ensure alertness and
sobriety of Gatemen.
 Gatemen are being counselled on action to be taken in case of
unusual/abnormalities noticed by running trains.
 Safety boards are provided at all LCs indicating duties of Gatemen on
observation of various abnormal situations.
 Gatemen are being counselled on action to be taken in case of gate
failures/road vehicles obstructing –Dealing of trains.
 Joint ambush checks with civil authorities are conducted to nab errant
road vehicle drivers under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,
and the Railways Act, 1989.
The following safety activities carried out during ILCAD campaign from
07.06.22 to 10.06.22
S No. Items Quantity
1 SMS given during the drive period to road users in English, 3.5laks
Hindi & Telugu languages on “ Life is more precious than
time. Do not compel the gateman to open the gate and
do not cross the gate when it is in closed condition”.
2 Safety Stickers 1500
3 Safety Pamphlets distributed 32000
4 LC Gates covered during the drive 35
5 Special checks at Level crossings with RPF and local 7 Places
Police.
6 Awareness Campaigns & safety counselling at LC Gates 35 LCs
7 Appraised the road users on the MV Act provision. 2500
8 Checked the habit of Whistling by LPs of Trains. 85 trains
9 Checked the infrastructure at LCs. 35
10 No. of Road Users counseled. 2500

 Counselled road vehicle drivers not to carry over load of passengers
and materials. Observe speed breakers and height gauges while
approaching LC gates.
 Road users counselled on safe behaviour and discipline to be followed
while crossing LC gates.