Friends, if you are not aware what is today, today is International Level Crossing Day. So I wish you all happy and safe journey if you are having any.
Some small facts related to this topic:
1) Total level crossings at our country are around 33000;
2) Manned level crossings are 18000 roughly;
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Unmanned lc's are 15000;
4) Over 40% of rail accidents happen at level crossings;
5) IR to take a scheme named 'Rail Mitra' where uniformed 3rd party vendors will protect the unmanned lc's on behalf of IR;
6) IR has given a strict message to the drivers not to use headfones while crossing an lc. Otherwise strict action can be taken.
It is a shame that many people in our country are not aware of the level crossing regulations. Or may be they are in so much hurry that they can't show the luxary to obey the rule. It is also unfortunate that strong media like movies don't teach people to obey it, rather they influence to break it. To inform you, as per railway act 89, trying to cross an lc improperly is a punishable offence, resulting Rs 1000 fine or 1 year jail. So let's try to obey the rule, be safe, keep other people safe.
Pic courtesy:
1) Pic taken by me- a person is crossing a closed lc;
2) A scene from a famous car related Hollywood movie, there are countless other movie examples like this where cars are breaking through level crossings.
Thanks for reading.