After boy critically injured, Railways urges public to be careful at electrified sections

After boy critically injured, Railways urges public to be careful at electrified sections

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 15, 2021:      In  the wake of Wednesday’s tragic incident wherein a 15 year old boy   sustained severe burn injuries due to electric shock  by the overhead  electric line, the  Railways has  urged the public to be cautious in electrified sections.

 

As the overhead lines and associated equipment carry the voltage as high as 25000 volts, to create awareness among public/ passengers/ workers, statutory warning boards have been exhibited in important places in the electrified section, the Railways has said in a press communique and has urged the  Public/ Passengers/ workers to adopt the safety precautions to be followed in Electrified Sections.

 The Railways has also  outlined  the guidelines to be followed :

 • Do not come in contact directly or indirectly with electric cables and connected equipments  as the chances of suffering electric shock is very in high voltage electric cables.

 • Using unfolded umbrella beneath the high voltage electric cables during rain or lightning is dangerous.

 • Do not climb up on OHE masts/Locos/Carriages/ Wagons etc. Youngsters often become prey to electrocution while climbing on top of the rolling stocks for taking selfies.

 • Do not throw objects on the OHE lines from railway over bridges/ Foot Over bridge as they are likely to cause severe electric shock.

 • Do not try to cut/trim trees which are close to the OHE line. Do not carry out any work within 2 meter distance from live OHE wire. This requires prior permission and switching-off of the electric supply. Such works should be done only in the presence of authorised traction department staff.
 
At Level Crossings

 • Do not load the vehicles beyond the permissible height.

 • Do not travel on top of the road vehicles. Height gauges are provided to denote the safe height which a vehicle can maintain beneath the Over Head Electrical wire.

 • Even though height gauges are provided, extra caution should be taken in the instances like transporting elephants, carrying iron flag poles during processions etc.