To ensure the highest standards of safety, Passenger amenities and operational efficiency during the upcoming peak summer months, Sealdah Division organized a specialized Safety Seminar on Summer Precautions today. The seminar focused on identifying seasonal challenges and implementing robust preventive measures to safeguard railway assets, passenger lives and amenities.
Topics covered on Seminar:
•Vulnerable Locations prone to fire hazard-
Stations Area where cooking is done on LPG, Kerosene.
Unauthorised shops in station and its vicinity
Tree cutting left near the track area.
Short circuit or sparking in service building, unauthorised shops.
Accumulation of dry leaves, cigarette butt and garbage near railway track/Station/Yard causes recurrence fire incidents during summer.
Fire Safety and Electrical Vigilance :
With the rise in temperatures, the risk of fire incidents due to sudden high-voltage fluctuations and overheating increases significantly. The seminar outlined strict maintenance schedules for electrical installations and fire-prevention drills.
Preventive Maintenance : A strategy was established especially during the hottest day.
Hot weather Patrolling
Monitoring of Rail temp record
Availability of requisite tools and plants of Patrolman
Cleaning of under slung power equipment of Locomotives, Fuel tanks and removal of spillages from the engine areas.
Functioning of Fire safety equipment.
Coaching stock:
Power cars, AC coaches, under gear maintenance, Axle box temperature monitoring, cleaning of high voltage equipment. Proper functioning of fire extinguisher, FDBA, FDSS, maintenance of compressors.
To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, division is prioritizing passenger well-being by maintaining passenger amenities is in good and functional condition like chilled drinking water booths, ac units etc.. These amenities coupled with enhanced medical readiness for heat-related emergencies.
Speaking in this event, Rajeev Saxena, Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah, emphasized that the safety of the railway network is a collective responsibility. By proactively addressing the “summer surge” in technical failures, Sealdah Division aims to maintain a seamless and secure travel experience for its thousands of daily commuters. The seminar concluded with an interactive session where employees shared field insights, ensure that the division’s safety strategy is both practical and comprehensive.
(With inputs from Indian Railways & Edited by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Sr.Broadcast Journalist, British Media)
