The Ministry of Railways has introduced a new device called Fog Pass to improve train operations during severe winter conditions.
What is a Fog Pass device and how it works?
- Fog Pass is a low-cost GPS device designed to provide real-time information to locomotive pilots.
- The device not only displays essential information but also includes a voice-based prompt to alert loco pilots about upcoming situations without causing significant distraction.
- It is designed to help loco pilots navigate easily in foggy conditions by providing them with necessary information to ensure safe and smooth running of the trains.
- It provides real-time information such as various types of signals, Level Crossing gates, Speed restrictions, and Neutral Sections, up to 500 meters ahead of the train.
- It features a compact antenna that detects the locomotive’s location, continuously calculating the distance to pre-loaded landmarks.
- It has a 15-day memory capacity for essential diagnostic events and houses a rechargeable battery that provides 18 hours of operation.
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