Dimapur, April 25 (MExN): The North East Frontier Railway has installed Block Proving Axle Counter (BPAC) in 260 block sections out of 368 in its jurisdiction as another safety related initiative, an official release said today. Axle Counters are a reliable and cost-effective train detection system and it detects presence of a train on the specified portion of the track, the release from NFR CPRO said. According to the release, BPAC was used in block working to overcome the twin crucial problems of (1) dependence of human agency to verify the complete arrival of the train and (2) cut down delays associated with the granting of line clear in conventional block working. “It automatically verifies the complete arrival of the train and enhances safety of train working” it said adding that with the device the Station Master has to visually observe every passing train and exchange signal with the guard positioned at the rear of the train to ensure the arrival of full train. “Although this practice is still followed, the Axle Counter technically proves the arrival of the full train making it error proof,” it informed as the arrangement does not permit “two trains to be allowed within the same block section at the same time which decreases the chance of collision.” The installation of Axle Counters is one such initiative of up-gradation where technology is being leveraged to ensure safer and error free movement and monitoring of train movement, maintained the release.
