NEW DELHI: Railways is conducting extensive
trials of Tri-Netra technology but it cannot be introduced
till it is found to be perfect in detecting any obstruction on
tracks during fog, the Rajya Sabha was informed Friday.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told members during the
Question Hour that the Tri-Netra system is another attempt by
the Railways to develop modern technology.
“This is also under extensive trials. This Tri-netra
device is making an attempt during fog through ultrasonic
waves where it will be able to detect any obstruction on
tracks. It is under testing, but without proper testing it
cannot be implemented, as it does not give us the confidence
to implement it,” the minister said.
Goyal also informed members that Railways is setting up
small Reverse Osmosis (RO) water plants at some stations for
provisions of drinking water to people.
“In 2002-03 what was developed was tried extensively but
was found to be not successful. Unless extensive trials take
place, you cannot introduce unless there are extensive trials
and that can cause more damage. That project was aborted.
Subsequently we developed another technology of Fog-past
devices for seeing in fog,” he told the House.
“The TRI-NETRA (Terrain Imaging for Drivers Infrared,
Enhanced, Optical & Radar Assisted) system comprises Infrared
Camera, Optical Camera and Radar assisted imaging system to
assist Loco pilots to identify obstructions on tracks,
especially in foggy conditions. Its testing on all parameters
will be done after its procurement and field trials as proof
of concept,” the minister said in his written reply.
Responding to a query on lack of availability of water on
trains, the minister said Railways has gone into the issue and
the pressure with which water was loaded on trains was found
to be less as demand of water was much less earlier.
“We have now taken a policy decision that we are changing
the system for high pressure pumping so that water tanks get
full and nobody has problems during the journey.
“While we are distributing Rail Neer inside trains, we
are also setting up small RO plants at different stations
where people can procure water for drinking,” he said. (AGENCIES)
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