Indian Railways provides 19,742 Fog Pass Devices

Fog Pass Device is a GPS based navigation device that helps the loco pilot to navigate during dense fog conditions

Hyderabad: To ensure smooth rail operations during the foggy weather conditions of winter months, the Indian Railways has provisioned a total of 19,742 Fog Pass Devices this year. Railway officials described the initiative as a crucial step in improving the reliability of train services, reducing delays, and enhancing overall passenger safety.

Fog Pass Device is a GPS based navigation device that helps the loco pilot to navigate during dense fog conditions. It provides on-board real-time information (display as well as voice guidance) to loco pilots regarding location of fixed landmarks such as signal, level crossing gate, permanent speed restrictions, neutral sections., etc.

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It displays approach indications of next three approaching fixed landmarks in geographical order accompanied with voice message approximately 500 Metres on approach.

Features of Fog Pass Device:

• Suitable for all types of electric and diesel locomotives.

• Suitable for train speeds up to 160 kmph

• Portable, compact in size, light in weight and of robust design.

• Loco pilot can carry the device easily to the locomotive.

• It is a standalone system and unaffected by weather conditions.