The government has taken a big step to prevent accidents while crossing railway tracks across the country. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has given instructions under a new scheme that convenient and safe bridges should be built wherever people cross the tracks daily. The special thing is that these culverts will be ready in just 12 hours, due to which the work can be completed quickly.
There will be a ban on dangerous crossings
There are many places in the country where people are forced to cross the railway tracks. For example, in villages where there is a settlement on one side and a farm, school or crematorium on the other side, people take risks and cross the tracks. Under the new scheme, all such dangerous places will be identified and culverts will be built there, so that people can get safe passage.
The culvert will be ready in just 12 hours
The biggest feature of this scheme is its fast pace. Railways is working on such a design so that the construction of the culvert can be completed in just 12 hours. This will not only save time, but this facility can be provided at more and more places in less time.
It will be easy to use for every class
The design of the culvert will be such that common people can easily use it. It will also have the facility to carry bicycles, motorcycles and items related to daily work. The Railway Minister says that this culvert will prove to be a life-saving option for the common man, because it will prevent fatal accidents.
Focus on both security and convenience
While building a culvert, care will also be taken that its use is not affected by problems like waterlogging. The design will be prepared in such a way that people can use it easily in every season. Along with this, people will also be made aware to use the culvert.
Aim to bring big change in 5-6 years
The government aims to make dangerous railway crossings across the country safe in the next 5 to 6 years. This scheme is going to have a long term impact and will save the lives of lakhs of people.