Railways set to eliminate 902 level crossings
Railways is all set to eliminate 902 level crossings on an over 3,000 km-long-rail line networking across the country with the dual aim to accelerate goods trains' average speed and check accidents.
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.