While the Central Railway has devised innovative point machine covers that function well under water keeping train operations moving, the Western Railway has procured remote-controlled cameras to monitor drains to keep its trains running during the monsoon. Point machines are devices to switch the direction of the tracks on command from the station master’s office or the control room.

The Central Railway has devised an innovative solution to prevent point machine failures during flooding by modifying covers developed internally by Central Railway’s dedicated team. This solution has already been implemented at 231 identified flood-prone locations across the Central Railway network, ensuring widespread protection and reliability. The reduction in point machine failures during flooding significantly improves operational efficiency.