The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken several measures to address challenges faced during winter months, including equipment to help navigation through fog and specialised training for its staff.
"By combining advanced technology with stringent safety protocols, the NFR is committed towards maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and passenger service throughout the challenging winter and foggy season," it said in a statement here.
A feedback mechanism has also been implemented to track the progress of the safety measures which are in adherence to the Railway Board's directives, it added.
To prevent rail and weld failures during low temperatures, thorough examinations and lubrication of rail joints are being conducted alongside de-stressing of LWR/CWR (long welded rails/continuously welded rails) as needed.
RF/WF-prone (rail failure/weld failure) locations have been identified for necessary recoupment, the statement said.
Cold weather patrolling has been ...