DIMAPUR —In its efforts to make train journey more safer and secured, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has adopted technically advanced measures to upgrade and maintain track signalling system.
A press release from NFR chief PRO, Sabyasachi De, informed that the process is being carried out in all five divisions namely Tinsukia, Lumding, Rangiya, Alipurduar and Katihar to avoid unprecedented incidents like accidents etc.
It stated that NFR conducts several automated tests at signalling systems regularly by which human errors are checked and eliminated. It added that replacement and new installation along with upgradations are implemented in signalling systems.
As part of the initiative by the Indian Railways, it stated that NFR carried out various signalling upgradation system at several divisional stations and sections.
It stated that ‘System integrity test’ of electronic interlocking/ panel interlocking at Lanka station was carried out. It informed that out of 4759 planned drawings, 4628 drawings related to logic interface, cable route plan, cable termination chart, track bonding plan etc. were completed in January, 2024.
Besides, NFR also carried out replacement of 3.260 km signalling cable at Titabar, Furkating and Panitola railway stations under Tinsukia division along with installation of 2.06 km new signalling cable at Sabroom, Guwahati and Narengi stations under Lumding division.
It added that signal LED too were replaced with integrated type LED at six stations namely New Karimganj, Karimganj, Dharmanagar of Lumding division, Nalbari of Rangiya division and Raiganj and Kaliyaganj stations of Katihar division.
It mentioned that railway signalling systems ensure the safe operations of trains as their reliability and maintainability directly affects the capacity and availability of railway connectivity. Signalling refers to the communication system using signals to control train movements and provide information to drivers and operators.
In contrast, interlocking is a mechanism that coordinates systematic function of signals, switches and other equipments to prevent conflicting movements and ensure safe movement of trains.
