Indian Railways track fencing: has completed fencing along 16,398 km of tracks across 16 zones. The fencing work along railway lines is essential for safe train operations, as it helps prevent trespassing and also minimise the risk of accidents. The national transporter is developing pedestrian subways in order to facilitate crossing of railway alignment by cattle, pedestrians and smaller vehicles.
“Safety fencing along railway tracks has been taken up on priority to minimize cattle run-over incidents and trespassing, thereby enhancing overall safety,” it said.
In a written statement in Lok Sabha on March 18, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that safety of train operations is accorded top priority on Indian Railways (IR). “As one of the important safety measures, provision of safety fencing has been taken up on routes where the permitted speed of train operations exceeds 110 kmph, as well as at other vulnerable locations, to prevent trespassing and ensure safe train operation.
Pedestrian subways are also being provided with safety fencing in order to facilitate crossing of railway alignment by cattle, pedestrians and smaller vehicles.”
Responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha MP Dr Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Vaishnaw said that a work has been sanctioned costing Rs 209.38 crore for providing safety fencing in entire Lonavala–Daund route.
“Work includes construction of approximately 290 Km fencing with pedestrian subways. Tender has been awarded for entire length of the section and about 150 Km of fencing has been completed till date,” he added.
