- By Akansha Pandey
- Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:37 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
To ensure safe train operations during foggy conditions, 980 Fog Safe Devices have been installed. A total of 315 devices have been provided in the Lucknow division, 250 in the Izzatnagar division, and 415 in the Varanasi division. Additionally, luminous strips have been installed on signal posts and the barriers of level crossings, and line marking has been carried out on signal sighting boards.
This information was provided by the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Eastern Railway. He stated that GPS-based Fog Safe Devices have been installed in all passenger and goods trains. Safe and secure rail travel is the railway's highest priority, and continuous efforts are being made to make this robust and effective.
With the installation of Fog Safe Devices, the maximum permissible speed of trains has increased to 75 km per hour. The confidence of loco pilots has increased as they receive information about upcoming signals through the device. Another significant benefit is that the need to deploy fog signalmen to place detonators on the tracks has been eliminated.
Gorakhpur-Hyderabad Special Express Extended Until February 1
In view of the passenger rush, the railway administration has increased the number of trips for the Hyderabad-Gorakhpur-Hyderabad Special Express (Train No. 07075/07076). According to Pankaj Kumar Singh, CPRO of North Eastern Railway, the operational period of the special train has been extended. The rake composition (coach arrangement) of the train has also been revised for the extended period.
Train No. 07076 (Gorakhpur-Hyderabad Special) will run on its previously scheduled route on January 11, 18, and 25. On February 1, it will operate via the diverted route of Itarsi-Akola-Purna-Mudkhed-Secunderabad.
Train No. 07075 (Hyderabad-Gorakhpur Special) will run on its previously scheduled route on January 9, 16, and 23. On January 30, it will operate via the diverted route of Secunderabad-Mudkhed-Purna-Akola-Itarsi.
This train will consist of:
- 04 AC Second Class coaches
- 08 AC Third Class coaches
- 06 Sleeper Class coaches
- 02 General Second Class coaches
