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Indian Railways have introduced a computerized SIGNSAFE system for loco pilots (drivers) to ensure their alcohol-free sign-on and sign-off for a safer rail service to the nation.
To begin with, the SIGNSAFE system has been introduced in Kota, Jabalpur and Bhopal Divisions of West Central Railway. After its success, the SIGNSAFE system will be introduced in all Zonal Railways across the country.
As against the existing system of Breathalyzer Test done manually with no results recorded, the new SIGNSAFE system is fool-proof and safe for rail services. In the new system, crew cannot sign-on without successfully taking breathalyzer test. Every failed breathalyzer test is recorded and printed, along with the photograph. This acts as a documentary evidence for initiating disciplinary action against the delinquent staff. No manual intervention is needed during the entire process, making the system safe from personal biases. Abnormalities and feedback reported by the crew are transmitted immediately to concerned officials, thus saving time. The crew are informed of the action taken on their feedback, instilling confidence in them that their report is addressed by the concerned authorities.
The system generates reports on loco pilot’s knowledge and status of reported defects for corrective measures.
The system is intended to enable effective monitoring of the crew, provide managerial information on utilization of crew and sectional speeds.
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