Question : Safety in Train Operations

(a) whether Advanced Signalling System with Panel Interlocking/Route Relay Interlocking/Electronic Interlocking (PI/RRI/EI) along with Multi Aspect Colour Light Signals is essential to enhance safety in train operations;

(b) if so, the number of railway stations that have been provided with Panel Interlocking/Route Relay Interlocking/Electronic Interlocking along with Multi Aspect Colour Light Signals so far; and

(c) the time by when the Advanced Signalling System is likely to be provided in railway stations like Mahoba of NCR Zone?

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) To make Railways safe and efficient, Indian Railway is continually upgrading its Signalling System.
Advance Signalling System with Panel interlocking/Route Relay interlocking/Electronic Interlocking (PI/RRI/EI) along with Multi Aspect Colour Light Signals have been provided at 5900 stations upto 31.05.2019 over Indian Railways.
(c) Advanced Signalling System like Panel Interlocking (PI) with Multi Aspect Colour light Signals was provided on 24.11.2011 at the Mahoba Station of North Central Railway.
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