International Level Crossing Awareness Day Celebrated by Malda Division

*International Level Crossing Awareness Day Celebrated by Malda Division

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Reporting By journalist Faizul Shaikh 

The Eastern Railway's Malda Division organized an event on 06.06.2024 to celebrate International Level Crossing Awareness Day at Level Crossing Gate No. 62, located near the Malda and Gour Malda section.

The event was graced by the presence of Shri Sheo Kumar Prasad, Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Malda, along with other branch officers.

This awareness program was conducted under the supervision of Shri B. B. P. Kushwaha, Sr.Divisional Safety Officer of Malda Railway Division, with the attendance of all the safety department personnel.

To raise public awareness, a street play was performed by the Railway Scouts and Guides. During the event, ADRM/Malda and Sr.DSO/Malda  took the initiative to distribute awareness leaflets among the local residents.

People were informed that there are a total of 139 level crossing gates under the Malda Railway Division. They were advised not to attempt crossing the railway tracks with bicycles, rickshaws, or vehicles when the gate is closed and to avoid using mobile phones while crossing the railway gate.

The Malda Railway Division urged everyone to adhere to all railway regulations at level crossings and to cooperate with the railway authorities as responsible citizens to ensure safe train operations.