Question : PLAN TO SAFE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS DURING FOGGY SEASON



(a) whether the Government has formulated any plan for making some special arrangements to ensure safe movement of trains during foggy season;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said plan is likely to be implemented ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)


(a) to (c): Special Instructions for working of trains during foggy weather already exist. During foggy weather, since visibility remains impaired, detonators (fog signals) are used to warn drivers while approaching signals. Drivers also take necessary precaution by regulating the speed of their trains in the fog affected section, depending upon the system of working and the intensity of fog.