What is Electronic Interlocking system? Indian Railways introduced this technology to avoid accidents across India
Indian railways have provided Electronic Interlocking systems across 6,498 railway stations to avoid accidents due to human failure or negligence. An interlocking system is a complex arrangement of signals, points and others. It is designed to prevent signals from being changed in an improper sequence, avoiding conflicting movements of trains. Initially, it was done manually, adding to the risk of negligence and human error.
Initiatives for safe train travel
Electronic interlocking systems for railway crossings have been installed at 11,137 level railway crossings to ensure vehicle and pedestrian’ safety. Similarly, Block Proving Axle Counters (BPAC)
