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Indian Railways orders audit of signalling systems to ensure safety
The Indian Railways has ordered an audit of signalling systems across its network to rectify deficiencies and improve the reliability of critical assets used in train operations. The Railway Board issued a safety advisory directing Directing General Managers of all Zonal Railways to depute senior officers to conduct the audit, focusing on the quality of newly commissioned installations and the ongoing evaluation of older systems.
Why It Matters
Auditing signalling systems is a safety measure intended to reduce the risk of signalling failures that could affect train safety and reliability. The findings could influence maintenance priorities and future upgrades across the network.
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Audit of signalling systems ordered across Indian Railways network
April 26, 2026
Railway Board issues a safety advisory directing the Directing General Managers of all Zonal Railways to depute senior officers to conduct a comprehensive audit of signalling systems across the network. The audit aims to rectify deficiencies, enhance reliability of critical assets for train operations, ensure quality of newly commissioned installations, and periodically review existing and older systems.