Train in the foggy weather 2018-19

Train in the foggy weather 2018-19

North Central Railway-Train in the foggy weather 2018-19

List of Trains Cancelled Due To Fog 2018-2019- North Central Railway

The general public is informed by the railway administration that due to fog weather, the cancellation of mail / express trains, decrease in frequency suspension and cancellation of the route is being changed from date 13.12.2018 to 15.02.2019. Whose details are as follows –

(1) cancellation of mail / express trains

(2) decrease in frequency of mail / express trains

(3) Partial cancellation –

The car number 13008 will be canceled as per the effective date from 13.12.2018 to 15.02.2019 on Agra Cantt station and will be canceled as per carton number 13007 from the initial station from Agra Cantt. 14.12.2018 to 16.02.2019. The Agra Cantt-Howrah-Agra Cantonment will be canceled.

(4) Route changes to trains-

Source: http://www.ncr.indianrailways.gov.in

Train in the foggy weather 2018-19- East Central Railway

The operations of various trains have been changed from 13 December 2018 to 15 February 2019 in the wake of the upcoming fog.

SER’s PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO RUN TRAINS IN FOGGY WEATHER

In order to ensure Safety and Punctuality in train operations in the foggy weather during ensuing winter, South Eastern Railway has undertaken following elaborate precautionary measures:-

1.Railway Board’s detailed instructions have been circulated to all Guards and Loco Pilots to reiterate the special instructions to run trains during foggy weather.

2.During dense foggy weather, drivers (Loco Pilots) have been instructed to regulate train speed to maximum 60 Kmph in poor visibility conditions for the safety of passengers and train movement. The Loco Pilots have also been advised to whistle frequently to warn the nearby gateman and road users of approaching train. To enforce this measure, train running staff are being counselled by the Railway Officers & Safety Counsellors.

3.The Guards of the trains have been instructed to watch that, the loco-pilots do not exceed the prescribed speed limit during fog. During night as well as in the thick foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility during day, a Red Tail Lamp displaying a flashing Red Light to indicate the last vehicle is being permitted.

4.SER has introduced Cold Weather Patrolling of railway track by deputing Winter Patrolman with proper training and Fog Signals to warn Loco Pilots and Guards about any eventuality.

5.Apart from this, surprise checks and Footplate inspections by Senior Officers of Divisions and Headquarters during late night and early morning hours i.e. from midnight to 07.00 hrs at all sensitive places have been intensified.

Source: ser.indianrailways.gov.in