These include upgrading of signal and telecommunication and mechanised maintenance of tracks. Besides, the ambitious plan also envisages induction of crash-worthy LHB coaches and locomotives as a long-term measure and entails speedy installation of train protection warning system (TPWS) and elimination of unmanned level crossings to do away with mishaps on the tracks.
The safety plan will be submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking a generous grant from the general exchequer outside the Rail Budget.
As per the safety plan, all electric locomotives are to be equipped with Vigilance Control Device (VCD) to prevent accidents in case the driver is incapacitated during the run.