Konkan Railway extra Safety Precautions during Monsoon

-- Source of Information : Konkan Railway.com --

Konkan Railway is always committed to the cause of Safety and Security of its Esteemed Passengers, which are not compromised at any cost. In order to ensure safety measures before the onset of monsoon, as also to stabilize the cuttings and make the track more safe to travel, KRCL has spent about 18.80 Cr for various Geo-safety works on its route with special attention to flattening of slopes, rock bolting, shotcreting and rock bolting inside tunnels. The Geo-safety works done on the route include earthwork for flattening of slopes and provision of berms, catchwater drain lining, RCC retaining walls, gabion walls, shotcreting, rock bolting, … etc.

Apart from the above, intensive round the clock patrolling of track on

KR Route

has been undertaken during the ensuing Monsoon. The Patrolling Squad will therefore be working round the clock along the track, between the stations and on the vulnerable sections to ensure smooth and safe working of train operations. Moreover, watchmen will also be deputed at the vulnerable sections as a precautionary measure, apart from intensifying the day and night inspections by the Officers and Supervisors.

Necessary precautionary measures have also been adopted at vulnerable locations and bridges. Adequate stock of reserve material has been made available for tackling monsoon emergencies. One excavator mounted on BFR has been kept at Ratnagiri and Verna to attend to any soil slippage / boulder fall during monsoon for immediate restoration of traffic. Necessary liaisoning is also maintained with the concerned State Government Authorities so that release of excess water from reservoirs / dams / bunds do not affect the Railway Traffic.

Konkan Railway will also be implementing a Monsoon Time Table on its KR Route in order to ensure safe, smooth and efficient train operations during the ensuing rainy season.