Odisha Train Crash: Is the Electronic Interlocking System safe?

Jun 06, 2023 Sakshi Kuchroo

Rail Min recently said it was ‘change in electronic interlocking system’ that led to the accident

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Interlocking prevents conflicting train movements by controlling signals & points

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Signals are installed on side of rail tracks to hint status of the track ahead

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Points mean the switches that are used to guide trains from one track to another

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Electronic interlocking system replaces old manual systems with computer-based technology

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A Railway Board Member recently said that 0.1% possibility of failure in the system cannot be ruled out

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