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  • Fri. Nov 8th, 2024

Fog Pass Devices

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Recently, to ensure smooth rail operations, Indian Railways have provisioned 19,742 Fog Pass Devices during the foggy weather.

About Fog Pass Devices:

  • It is a GPS based navigation device that helps the loco pilot to navigate during dense fog conditions.
  • It provides on-board real-time information (Display as well as voice guidance) to Loco Pilots regarding location of fixed landmarks such as Signal, Level Crossing gate (Manned & Unmanned), Permanent Speed Restrictions, Neutral Sections etc.
  • It displays approach indications of next three approaching fixed landmarks in geographical order accompanied with voice message approximately 500m on approach.
  • General features of Fog Pass Device
    • Suitable for all types of sections like single line, double line, electrified as well as non electrified sections.
    • Suitable for all types of electric and diesel locomotives, EMUs/MEMUs/ DEMUs.
    • Suitable for train speeds up to 160 KMPH.
    • It has built-in re-chargeable battery back-up for 18 hrs.
    • It is portable, compact in size, light in weight (not more than 1.5 Kg including battery) and of robust design.
    • Loco Pilot can carry the device easily with him to the locomotive on resuming his duty.
    • It can be easily placed on the cab desk of locomotive.
    • It is a standalone system.
    • It is unaffected by weather conditions like Fog, Rain or Sunshine.

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