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Rlys launches SMS campaign for safety at unmanned crossings

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Press Trust Of India New Delhi

Railways have launched an SMS campaign to make the people aware about the possible danger of mishaps at unmanned level crossings.

"The SMS campaign involves sending of safety precaution messages to the local populace around the unmanned level crossings," a senior Railway Ministry official said.

The text messages in Hindi and English are educative in nature and appeals to the road users, drivers of buses and tractors and others residing near the unmanned level crossings to take adequate precaution while negotiating them.

"Since majority of the people have mobile phones these days, we decided to use the SMS mode for our safety campaign," said the official.

 

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First Published: Jun 28 2010 | 12:37 AM IST

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