The Prayagraj division of North Central Railway (NCR) has introduced a warning bell system to enhance passenger safety by alerting individuals moments before a train departs from the platform. This initiative, launched at Prayagraj Junction, aims to reduce accidents caused by panic boarding and last-minute attempts to enter moving trains.
How the Warning Bell System Works
Under the new system, a distinct warning bell — resembling temple bells — will ring shortly before the scheduled departure of a train. Officials stated that the alert is especially intended for passengers who briefly step down from their coaches to purchase water, tea, or food and may be unaware that the train is about to move. Once the bell stops ringing, the train will depart.
Expected Benefits
Public Relations Officer Amit Singh noted that the initiative is expected to act as a “lifeline” by giving passengers adequate time to safely return to their coaches. Railway officials believe the audible warning will help discourage attempts to board moving trains, a major cause of injuries and fatalities at stations. The system is also expected to reduce instances of unnecessary chain pulling, often triggered when passengers miss boarding due to sudden train movement. Authorities said the measure would promote discipline on platforms and make train travel safer and more orderly.
Nationwide Coach-Counting Campaign
Meanwhile, the railways are preparing for a nationwide coach-counting campaign scheduled for May 12. Ahead of this exercise, NCR conducted a large-scale mock drill in Prayagraj to test digital verification and identification systems. Chief Public Relations Officer Shashikant Tripathi said around 1,200 coaches were digitally matched during the rehearsal. The nationwide drive will document detailed information on each coach across 32 parameters, including manufacturing date, condition, and maintenance needs, to improve transparency and infrastructure management.
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