New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Wednesday pointed out that safety in railway operations is always a priority subject and all efforts should be made to ensure safe railway operations.
Bansal, who was addressing the two-day conference of General Managers of all Zonal Railways and Production Units that began here today, said that the efforts should also be made to minimize human error, which also leads to accidents.
He said that reasons for human error should be properly ascertained and corrective measures be taken to address this issue like, creating necessary environment for the crew, proper training and counseling of safety staff etc.
Expressing concern over the loss of innocent lives at unmanned level crossings, Bansal said that concerted efforts are required to create awareness among the road users regarding precautions to be taken at such crossings. He said that panchayats and village elders could be involved in this awareness campaign so as to sensitize the local road users about the hazards of avoidable accidents at unmanned level crossings.
Referring to the cleanliness, Bansal said that it is important to ensure cleanliness on trains, in station area, at platforms and the surroundings.
He called upon the General Managers to personally take interest and undertake regular monitoring on these fronts.
Talking about Adarsh Stations, Bansal said that the work on them should be expedited. He said that it is also necessary to dispose off the scrap lying all around expeditiously, which will not only bring revenue to the Railways but also keep the surroundings clean. Bansal also asked General Managers to pay attention to punctuality of trains movement.
Bansal said that Railway Board has been asked to work out a time bound action plan for implementation of steps taken for the convenience of differently abled and aged passengers as mentioned in my budget speech.
He said that the work on escalators needs to be expedited for the passengers' convenience.
Referring to the catering services, Bansal said that quality of the food served should be good and pantry cars should be maintained hygienically.
"The catering complaint number should be popularized so that people may send their complaints and get redressal of their grievances," he added.
Bansal also emphasized on better inventory management so as to make best use of Railway resources especially its rolling stock. Referring to several staff welfare measures in his budget speech, he said that General Mangers should ensure that there is constant improvement in staff quarter conditions, RPF barracks, hostel facilities for single woman Railway employees, medical facilities and education facilities. It is necessary to take proper care of employees so that they are able to contribute further in the growth of Indian Railways, he added.
Bansal expressed happiness that the industrial relations in Indian Railways have always been good and the credit for it goes to both Railway management and the Railway employees for showing sense of accommodation.
He said that it is heartening to know that Indian Railways has entered the prestigious one billion tonne select club in freight movement joining with China, Russia and USA. Bansal congratulated General Managers and all railway men for this milestone achievement.
He said that Indian Railways has achieved a remarkable freight loading capacity leading to this achievement. Bansal announced an award of Rs. 5 crore for this achievement.
The Railway Minister hoped that the conference will deliberate on all safety related issues in detail and will take suitable measures wherever required. (ANI)
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