INSTALLATION OF AUXILIARY WARNING
SYSTEM ON RAILWAYS
Indian Railways is
considering adoption of a new Auxiliary Warning System (AWS) on
similar design as existing on Mumbai suburban section and compatible
with Euro-balise (ground equipment). This follows recommendations
of the Justice Khanna Railway Safety Review Committee, having
suggested use of Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS), a
variant of AWS on Indian Railways.
AWS is working
satisfactorily on Mumbai suburban sections of Central and Western
Railways on 538 track kilometres since 1987.
AWS is a radio-based
automatic train control system, which ensures safe train services.
Its application on all over Indian Railways will go a long way
in improving safety of rail services to the Nation.
