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News Entry# 533826
Dec 14 2023 (12:34) Trackmen on Vigil: Ensuring Safe Rail Travel in Harsh Winter Conditions
IR Affairs
SECR/South East Central
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Dec 14 2023 (12:34)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
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Railway News: यह हैं रेलवे के असली सिपाही, ट्रैक पर रखते हैं पैनी नजर

During the winter months, especially when temperatures plummet at night, trackmen on the South East Central Railway (SECR) diligently patrol railway lines to ensure the safety of passengers. The SECR employs approximately 921 trackmen, each responsible for a 2km stretch called a 'beat'. Every night, two trackmen per beat patrol their...
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assigned area four times, covering a total of 16 km. They carry essential tools, including an HSL lamp, red flags, wrenches for tightening nuts and bolts, and firecrackers to signal any issues. They are equipped with GPS trackers for monitoring and communication in emergencies. The trackmen's responsibility extends to reporting any cracks or loose fittings to the station master, ensuring swift action to prevent accidents. Notably, the SECR has sections that traverse wildlife sanctuaries, necessitating the trackmen's vigilance against potential animal encounters even during the darkest hours.

Bhai, winter season mein, especially raat mein jab jaada thandi padti hai, tab bhi SECR (South East Central Railway) ke trackmen log railway lines par patrolling karte hain, taki passengers ka safar safe ho sake. SECR mein almost 921 trackmen hain, aur har ek trackman 2km ke area, jisko 'beat' bolte...
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hain, ke liye jimmedar hai. Har raat, har beat pe do trackmen apna area 4 baar patrol karte hain, total 16 km chalte hain. Unke pass essential tools hoti hain, jaise HSL lamp, red flags, nuts and bolts kassne ke liye wrench, aur firecrackers. Aur unko GPS tracker bhi diye jaate hain, jisse monitoring aur emergency mein communication ho sake. Trackmen ka kaam yeh bhi hai ki agar koi crack ya loose fittings hai, toh woh station master ko bataein, taki accident se bacha ja sake. Kuch sections wildlife sanctuaries mein se jaate hain, toh trackmen ko raat mein bhi jungle ke animals se dhyaan rakhna padta hai.
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