Railways to eliminate unmanned level crossings
Indian Railways have decided to eliminate unmanned level crossings by constructing Road Under Bridge /subways in lieu of level crossing, by constructing diversion road for merger of unmanned level crossing gate to nearby manned or unmanned gates or subway or RUB or Road Over Bridge and by closing unmanned level crossings having NIL Vehicle Unit where roads are non-existent on either side.
Mobile barriers on railway platforms to prevent passengers from falling onto the tracks were installed at 449 rail stations on 38 lines nationwide as of the end of March, up 17 in the past year, the transport ministry said Saturday.