Making Unmanned Crossings Safer - Addl Inputs
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Ministry of Railways
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Making Unmanned Railway Crossings Safer
1. Through mass media/awareness creation campaigns, it should be communicated that trains have right of way on the rail tracks
2. Unmanned crossings should be made automatic with the help of sensors
3. Alternatives by-ways of over bridge or subway should be made available for commuters
4. Some kind of alarm should be sounded when the train is approaching
5. Warning boards with pictures and street lights should be installed at all such crossings
6. Speed breakers should be built on either side of the railway crossing
7. Local Police, NGOs and Community should be roped in to educate people about the precautions while crossing unmanned crossings
8. Media should also be used to generate awareness, especially in rural areas
9. It should be made mandatory for the trains to blow horn before an unmanned crossing
10. Till the awareness campaigns are effective, local police should fine violators to drive compliance more