Student signals new way to prevent train accidents

Mohammed Naalir

Amila Randhika, a student of De Mazenod College, Kandana has invented a signal grid equipment to minimise injuries caused to train commuters during an accident.

The invention is expected to minimise damage and harm caused to commuters during the train journey. Amila met Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma at the Ministry and explained features and benefits of the new invention to the Minister.

Minister Alahapperuma promised Amila he will take measures to develop this equipment after consulting the relevant company. He also promised to make other arrangements along with the Railway Department.

Minister Alahapperuma expressed confidence that after its introduction, accidents taking place frequently on railway tracks could be minimised considerably. A receiver will be affixed to the engine and the machine will consist of two circuits.

The transmitter of the equipment will give signal 400 metres ahead in case of disaster.

At unsafe level crossings and places where colour lights are not available, the driver will be able to take precautionary action to avoid any accidents, Ministry sources said.