Train wheels attached to chains
There is an atmosphere of independence celebration all over the country. 78th Independence Day will be celebrated on 15th August. In such a situation, if we recall the era of the British, some of the rules and laws made by them are still seen today. On the occasion of Jashan-e-Azadi, let us tell you about a British rule that is still seen today. Indian Railways seems to be somewhat bound by these rules.
According to British regulations, train bogie wheels throughout the country are connected by chain locks. Despite modern technology engines and trains, these train wheels could not get freedom from this British rule. The government has also recently modified the legal provisions dating back to the British era. The Indian Penal Code has evolved into the Indian Judicial Code. However, such a picture is being seen in the railways.
The wheels of the train are connected by chains
At Etawah Railway Station, Sarai Bhupat Station, Bharthana, at all these places, when a train driver and helper complete their duty, they leave the train parked on the loop line. After that, the wheels of the bogie are chained with locks. According to railway employees, this method is very old. Even after the technology has changed, this system of chain lock still exists. He said that every station has a system for tying the parked vehicles.
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The British made the rules
At the same time, the front and rear bogie wheels of the goods train standing at Etawah station have also been chained. Apart from this, wood has also been banned. This is to protect against theft or prevent the engine from starting on its own. This is a great question.
Indian Railways is bound by the rules made by the British.
Today, even after 78 years of independence, the Indian Railways, the largest section of the country, is bound by the rules made by the British. The wheels of the freight train are seen to be chained. Which still reminds us of the oppression and despotism of the British. Under the rule devised by the British, at stations where a train or freight train has to stand on a loop line for a long time, the train is chained and locked to the wheels of the front and rear engine bogies. . A piece of wood is also placed under the wheel.
Pieces of wood are placed in the wheels to stop them.
A railway employee said that whenever a goods train arrives at the station and has a driver and a helper off duty, two coaches of the train are locked and chained. Along with this a piece of wood is placed in both the wheels to stop it. For this, written information is also recorded at the station. A point man who is posted on duty puts chains and locks on the wheels of the train. Thereafter, as long as the train or freight train remains stationary, it is also inspected. Point men are trained on how to chain and lock the wheel.
NS Yadav, station superintendent of Sarai Bhupat railway station in Etawah, said that this work is done for security reasons and this has been the rule since the beginning, not now. He said that this rule is applicable throughout the country.
