To ensure safe train operations during the monsoon season, the Indian Railways will commence night line patrolling from the second week of July. A team of railway staff will patrol the line between Tatanagar station and Salgajhuri Cabin in the east and Jugsalai Crossing in the west from 10 pm to...
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6 am every day. This is to monitor any potential issues like soil erosion beneath the track caused by heavy rains. The Railway Engineering Department has formed a dedicated team for this purpose, who will inspect the track every night until the monsoon ends. Equipped with walkie-talkies, they will promptly inform station duty staff of any abnormalities to maintain smooth train operations. This precautionary measure is based on previous instances where night patrols prevented train accidents in the past despite soil erosion under the track. Further, the Railway Board has ordered raincoats, shoes, hats and torches for all line duty personnel, including gangmen, pointmen and gatemen, in anticipation of the monsoon. This will provide protection to over 3500 employees in Tatanagar who are involved in line and gate duty. For increased safety, line duty staff have also been instructed to wear a luminous jacket over their uniform and raincoat, ensuring they are easily visible to locomotive drivers.