Railway work sites must have sturdy barricades: SCoR GM
South Coast Railway General Manager Sandeep Mathur has ordered strict safety measures at construction sites to prevent accidents during the monsoon season. Officials must ensure proper barricading, drainage, and illumination to protect passengers and staff.
Why it matters
Enhanced safety protocols are critical for preventing accidents in high-traffic railway zones during hazardous weather conditions.
South Coast Railway (SCoR) General Manager Sandeep Mathur has directed officials to enforce strict perimeter control at all active construction and maintenance sites by erecting sturdy barricades to prevent the accidental entry of passengers, railway staff and unauthorised persons.
Reviewing the zone’s monsoon safety preparedness at a high-level meeting with Principal Heads of Departments (PHODs) and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) of the four divisions here on Tuesday, Mr. Mathur said the barricades should be highly visible, properly maintained and installed, particularly at locations with heavy passenger movement.
He also called for continuous monitoring of vulnerable locations, proper drainage arrangements, immediate clearance of waterlogging and prompt attention to safety issues arising from heavy rain and strong winds.
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