GUWAHATI: North East Frontier Railway has launched a 30 days safety drive, especially targeting safety at manned/unmanned level crossing.
The stress is on ensuring availability of full complement of equipment, speed breakers, whistle boards, smooth approach roads, road signs and stop boards, availability of electronic power supply and adequate visibility be thoroughly scrutinized and adequate visibility for both train drivers and road users at the level crossings.
All the Divisions are organizing public awareness campaigns to educate/counsel road users and distributing posters, pamphlets, handbills etc. in Gram Panchayats, markets, petrol pumps and other public places.
SMS alerts for awareness to road users are also being sent.
Joint ambush checks involving Railway Protection Force, Government Railway Police and civil authorities are being carried out at the level crossings for apprehending wayward road users under sections of Motor Vehicles Act.
