Mysuru: Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) observed a week-long International Level Crossing Awareness campaign which concluded on Friday June 10. The campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers associated with the road/rail interfaces (level crossings).
Neeraj Bafna, Senior Divisional Safety Officer along with staff and personnel from the Railway Protection Force, Government Railway Police and RTO Officials conducted week-long awareness campaign at level crossings across the division including level crossing coming under Chamarajanagara, Hassan, Arasikere, Shivamogga and Chitradurga Districts and counselled road users regarding preventive measures to be followed to avoid unusual incidents and also to obey all railway warning and signals. They also cautioned road users to always use designated railway crossings to protect themselves, other users and people travelling by train and help to reduce track tragedies.
As part of the week-long campaign several awareness drives were also organised in schools, colleges and Gram Panchayat and at public places to spread the awareness about the risk factors and mitigating measures for level crossing fatalities due to carelessness of the people.
The Scouts and Guides also performed ‘Nukkad Natak’ at many of the busiest level crossings in and around Mysuru City to educate and spread awareness. Informative pamphlets were also distributed at all the 150 level crossings under the jurisdiction of Mysuru division during the weeklong campaign. RPF and other stakeholders conducted
special drives and checks in about 30 level crossings for violations and penalties were imposed against the offenders.
