(a) whether there are any plans for automation of level crossings like in other developed
countries; and
(b) If not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether there are any plans for automation of level crossings like in other developed
countries; and
(b) If not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI R.VELU)
(a) & (b) : Automation of Level Crossing on Indian Railways (IR) has been done by providing
electric lifting barriers which is operated through button/switch instead of mechanically
operated lifting barriers. Electric lifting barriers are being progressively provided on IR
and about 500 level crossings have already been provided with electric lifting barriers.