Rail Safety Current Affairs, GK & News

Railway Ministry, Italy’s FS group sign MOU for technical cooperation

February 4, 2017

The Union Ministry of Railways and Italy’s public sector rail company Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane Group (FS Group) has signed MoU for technical cooperation in rail sector especially in the area of safety and modernisation. The MoU comes in the backdrop of emphasis given Railway Ministry on safety in railway operation. The Railway Board has ..

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Finance Ministry to aid Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh for rail safety

January 31, 2017

The Union Finance Ministry has agreed to contribute partially to a new dedicated railway safety fund named as ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’ in the upcoming Union Budget 2017-18. The proposed safety fund will be utilised for track improvement, bridge rehabilitation, rolling stock replacement, human resource development, improved inspection system and safety work at level crossing, ..

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Indian Railways to install TRI-NETRA to reduce train accidents

July 19, 2016

The Indian Railways has initiated process to launch the Terrain Imaging for Diesel Drivers- Infrared Enhanced Optical and Radar Assisted (Tri-NETRA) system to avoid train accidents. The system will be installed on locomotives for enhancing the vision of Locomotive Pilots in inclement weather. Key Features of Tri-NETRA system The device uses infrared and radar technology ..

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