The Indian Railways has started installing metal fencing along the route of the Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, which connects Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The fencing is being installed to curb incidents of cattle hit, which have been a major concern for the railways.
Cattle hit incidents have been a major cause of delays and accidents on the Indian railways. The metal fencing will act as a barrier to prevent cattle from straying onto the tracks and causing disruptions to train services. The fencing will also help to prevent incidents of cattle hit, which can lead to injuries or even death for the animals and cause damage to the train.
The installation of the metal fencing is being carried out by the Indian Railways in collaboration with local authorities and animal welfare organizations. The fencing will be installed along the entire route of the Vande Bharat Express, from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, covering a distance of approximately 600 kilometers.
The metal fencing will be installed in a way that it will not obstruct the view of farmers and local residents. The fencing will be placed at a distance of 10 meters away from the track, which will allow farmers to continue with their agricultural activities.
The Indian Railways is also taking other measures to prevent cattle hit incidents. This includes the deployment of additional staff to keep a watch on the tracks, and the use of loud speakers to alert cattle to the approaching train. The railways is also working on an early warning system that would alert train drivers to the presence of cattle on the tracks.
In the last, the installation of metal fencing along the route of the Vande Bharat Express is a significant step taken by the Indian Railways to curb incidents of cattle.