{"id":4873,"date":"2025-08-02T08:13:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4873"},"modified":"2025-08-02T08:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:13:44","slug":"international-level-crossing-awareness-day-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/international-level-crossing-awareness-day-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

SCR To Observe \u201cInternational Level Crossing Awareness Day\u201d on 11th June 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018International Union of Railways\u2019 has decided to observe 11th June, 2025 as International Level Crossing Awareness Day\u201d. As part of it, Indian Railways is also participating in the global campaign to sensitize road users to increase safety at unmanned level crossings. The International Level Crossing Awareness Day focuses on educational measures and the promotion of safe behavior at and around level crossings.<\/p>\n

Indian Railways in general and South Central Railway in particular has been giving continuous importance towards creating awareness among the users along the level crossing gates. Further, continuous importance is given to rationalize the level crossing gates over the network so as to enhance safety. As part of it. South Central Railway was among the first zones to eliminate all the Un-Manned Level Crossing (UMLCs) gates across its entire network by October 2018. In addition, focus is being given towards the elimination of the manned level crossing gates on a mission-mode as well.<\/p>\n

At present, there are a total 1411 manned level crossings over South Central Railway. During the Financial year 2019-20, a total of 127 Manned level crossings have been removed by construction of LHS\/ROB\/RUBs. Even during the current financial year, 04 Manned level crossings have been replaced inspite of the lockdown in the wake of COVID-19<\/p>\n

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manger advised the officers and staff to take all necessary awareness measures to alert road users at Manned Level Crossing Gates duly following all necessary precautions due to COVID-19. He called upon the Divisional Officials to ensure 100 % implementation of putting up caution\/ signage boards with statutory warning indicating road users on mandatory precautions to be observed when the Railway Gate is kept closed for approaching train. He also advised officials to ensure proper lighting arrangements, remove encroachments adjacent to Level Crossing Gates which are hampering the vision of road users.<\/p>\n

He also stressed upon removal of Manned Level Crossing Gates in phased manner by providing alternative arrangements such as construction of Limited Height Subways (LHS); Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and Road Over Bridges (ROBs) with the co-operation and participation of State Governments.<\/p>\n

He also solicited the co-operation from all the Road Vehicle Owners \/ Users in following all the safety procedures while crossing the level crossing gates like Stopping and looking out for train in both directions before crossing the track at Level Crossings.<\/p>\n

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\nCh. Rakesh<\/strong>
\nChief Public Relations Officer <\/strong>
\nSouth Central Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive summary of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2025<\/strong> and its observation by Indian Railways<\/strong>, especially the Mumbai Division of Central Railway:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf0d What Is ILCAD?<\/h2>\n
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  • International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD)<\/strong> is a global safety campaign held annually on June 5<\/strong>, organized by the International Union of Railways (UIC)<\/strong>, observed by around 50 countries<\/strong>. Its aim is to promote safer behavior at level crossings and reduce related fatalities and injuries.<\/li>\n
  • The 2025 campaign<\/strong>, its 17th edition<\/strong>, carried the theme \u201cHelping people make good decisions\u201d<\/strong> with the slogan \u201cSafe decisions \u2013 every time.\u201d<\/strong> It followed International Rail Trespass Awareness Day (TRESPAD)<\/strong> on June 4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • The official launch conference was hosted by Network Rail and RSSB<\/strong> at the National Railway Museum in York, UK<\/strong>, aligning with the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 ILCAD Activities in India: Mumbai Division, Central Railway<\/h2>\n
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    • On June 5, 2025<\/strong>, the Mumbai Division of Central Railway<\/strong> marked ILCAD with a wide array of awareness initiatives at both manned and unmanned level crossings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udd26 Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n
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      • Displayed safety banners and signage at 65 level crossings.<\/li>\n
      • Distributed ~1,600 pamphlets in Marathi, Hindi, and English<\/strong> explaining crossing safety do\u2019s and don\u2019ts.<\/li>\n
      • Organized nukkad nataks (street plays)<\/strong> to depict real-life scenarios and promote safe crossing behavior.<\/li>\n
      • Counseled over 8,746 road users<\/strong> and 76 gatemen<\/strong> at local crossings.<\/li>\n
      • Communicated safety messages via RPF megaphone announcements<\/strong> and SMS\/WhatsApp alerts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Conducted 7 seminars and local community meetings, engaging Gram Sabha members and healthcare representatives.<\/li>\n
      • Demonstrations included safety drills for school children, highlighting the dangers of crossing under closed gates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The program was a coordinated effort by railway staff, civil defense teams, and local community organizations.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Broader Indian Rail Safety Context<\/h2>\n
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        • At the Trichy Division<\/strong>, ILCAD triggered focused enforcement actions. From January to May 2025<\/strong>, the division collected \u20b91.2 lakh in fines<\/strong> from 39 cases<\/strong> of boom barrier violations\u2014part of proactive safety enforcement around 493 level crossings. This included launching awareness rallies and educational campaigns in collaboration with local authorities.<\/li>\n
        • Nationwide, track trespassing and unsafe crossings continue to contribute significantly to rail accidents, with over 335 fatalities<\/strong> reported between January\u2013April 2025 on East Central Railway (ECR)<\/strong> routes. Safety interventions include boundary fencing, drone monitoring, and public awareness collaborations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 In Summary<\/h2>\n
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          • ILCAD 2025<\/strong> was observed on 5 June 2025<\/strong>, themed \u201cHelping people make good decisions\u201d<\/strong>, to raise global and local awareness about level crossing safety.<\/li>\n
          • Central Railway, Mumbai Division<\/strong> conducted large-scale community engagement, educational, and enforcement initiatives across numerous crossings.<\/li>\n
          • Coupled with broader enforcement efforts by other divisions (e.g., Trichy and ECR), Indian Railways continues to prioritize level crossing safety through combined infrastructure upgrades, public awareness, and regulatory enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Would you like more details on:<\/p>\n

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            • Other zones or Indian Railways regions observing ILCAD?<\/li>\n
            • Infrastructure upgrades for level crossings (RUBs\/ROBs)?<\/li>\n
            • Enforcement measures or public safety data by zone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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