STORY: Indian railways install fog pass devices for smooth operations
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024
DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:14
LOCATION: New Delhi
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of India Gate enshrouded in fog
2. various of fog on railway track

STORYLINE:

Indian railways have provisioned nearly 20,000 fog pass devices to ensure smooth rail operations during foggy weather, officials said Thursday.

"Every year, during foggy weather in the winter months, a large number of trains are affected especially in the northern parts of the country. To ensure smooth rail operations, Indian railways have provisioned 19,742 fog pass devices during foggy weather," the Ministry of Railways said.

"This initiative marks a crucial step in improving the reliability of train services, reducing delays, and enhancing overall passenger safety," it noted.

According to officials, the fog pass is a GPS-based navigation device that helps the loco pilot navigate during dense fog conditions.

Railway officials said loco pilots can carry the device easily with themselves as it is portable, compact in size, and light in weight.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi.
(XHTV)