Sealdah division of Eastern Railway launches pilot project of monitoring system to ensure safety of shunt men

Sealdah division of Eastern Railway has launched the pilot project of a unique remote monitoring system to ensure the safety of shunting workers. The division has pioneered the remote shunting monitoring system under Akshat Malik, Divisional Operations Manager of Sealdah, with the guidance of Deepak Nigam, Divisional Railway Manager of Sealdah. According to railway officials of Sealdah division, “This innovative initiative, christened “FOCUS”, involves round-the-clock surveillance of shunt men and their activities at ten crucial stations.” Under this project, new-age cameras, equipped with infrared night vision and talkback capabilities, have been strategically installed to provide real-time footage to the divisional control room. The project has been on for 2.5 months.” Railway officials feel that this pilot project will also boost the morale of the shunting workers, who generally work alone on the tracks, and can help bring a sense of security and accountability, encouraging adherence to safety protocols.