GPS based Technology being used by N.F. Railway to tackle fog click here
To help in timely running of trains during foggy season, a GPS based alert-er system for auto warning to train drivers called FogPASS has been put to use by N.F. Railway. It displays short description and remaining distance of next two landmarks in geographical order on LCD screen. Landmarks include signals of various types, level crossing gate etc. Thus even if the pilot is unable to physically see the signal, he would be aware of how far train is from the signal. There is also provision of voice announcement in speakers attached with the device for attention of drivers. The new device has proved to be...
more... greatly helpful to drivers in the foggy weather.
In N.F. Railway this device has been provided in crew lobbies to cover all locomotives of mail/express, passenger and goods trains along-with walkie-talkie sets for use by drivers and station staff.
Fog signalmen has also been deployed at vulnerable section to place detonators on the tracks for alerting the loco pilots about approaching signals.
All Signal sighting Boards, Fog Signal Posts are being painted with Retro reflective Painting and Level crossing gates are being provided with yellow/black luminous indications strips.
The new GPS based system named FogPASS is proving to be a boon to speed up train operation during intense fog situation.