New Delhi: We all know that safe rail operation is a big challenge in front of the railway administration in winter. Along with reduced visibility due to fog, the incidence of chopping of tracks is also increasing in this season. Due to these reasons, rail operations are disrupted and there is a possibility of an accident. To solve this problem, the monitoring of railway tracks is being increased. Along with this, the patrolling staff is going to be equipped with modern equipment. He will now carry GPS (Global Positioning System) based handheld devices. Through this device, he will be in contact with two railway stations. With this, he will be able to inform any emergency situation to the concerned authorities without wasting time.

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According to the information received, where railway officials say that winter is more common in North India, due to which special vigilance has to be taken. The ultrasonic flow testing machine (USFD) is being used to detect the internal damage of the tracks. The same tracks are checked with this machine every 3 months. Automatic signaling systems also help identify such flaws. In spite of all this, railway personnel such as track man, key man, gangman, who supervise the rail tracks have an important role. Wherever he checks the tracks regularly especially late at night and in the morning, assures safe rail operations.

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If we talk to the sources, then a booklet is given to the patrolman monitoring the railway track, in which the details of his work are filled. He hands over this booklet to the employees who take over the responsibility from there on completion of their field work. Based on this, it is known whether he has done duty honestly or not. Now they do not need to carry a booklet like this. Because with GPS based device, he will be in touch with his officers. With this, their location will be revealed. Along with this, they will be helped to inform the employees and officers posted at the railway station about any kind of disturbances in the tracks. Due to the early information, appropriate steps can be taken in time, which will help in preventing railway accidents. 

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