In a bid to reduce number of injuries and casualties due to crossing tracks, authorities have begun introducing barriers at stations; will cover 11 stations in two phases
On April 18, railway authorities took the first crucial step to prevent death and injury due to crossing tracks. After much delay, they have finally begun work to prevent trespassing on railway tracks, after identifying 11 stations where barriers will be erected.
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Authorities have included more FOBs, higher railings and barriers in the proposal to discourage people from crossing tracks
The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has started the trespassing project at Borivli and Kanjurmarg stations on Friday. Gradually, work at Kurla, Kalyan, Vasai and Nalasopara will also start in the first phase. The second phase will cover Dadar, Kandivli, Bhayandar, Thane and Thakurli.
After a study was carried out in these stations, authorities have identified weak areas in and around the platforms. They have decided to incorporate solutions like Foot Over Bridges, railings between tracks, green patches at the end of platforms, building RCC walls, etc.
Officials have also decided to bring in ticket vending machines, water coolers, chemist shops, ATM centres and better signage at platforms, elevators and escalators.
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