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Speed up installation of automatic closure systems at 1,228 level crossings: Railway Board tells all zones
Updated On: 14 April, 2026 06:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Under the new mechanism, the gates will automatically close when a train approaches and if the gate remains open, the system will prevent the train from getting a green signal. This will reduces the risk of accidents caused by human error or negligence, officials said

The Railway Board has asked all zones to complete key infrastructure work, including signalling buildings, by June 15, 2026. Representational Pic/File
The Railway Board has instructed all railway zones to speed up the installation of automatic closure systems at 1,228 level crossings across the country. The move aims to ensure that trains cannot receive a green signal unless the crossing gates are properly closed to road traffic, reported the PTI.
The system, known as interlocking of level crossing (LC) gates, is designed to improve safety.
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