The Ministry of Railways has removed references to loco pilots being distracted by cricket matches on their mobile phones in safety circulars issued after the Vizianagaram train accident. The incident, initially attributed to the distraction, saw circulars banning Bluetooth headsets for crew members. However, following an inquiry report contradicting the cricket distraction claim, the railway withdrew the circulars. The revised circular emphasizes the need to regulate Bluetooth devices and other attention-distracting gadgets among staff involved in train operations and asset maintenance, without mentioning the cricket incident.
Railway Ministry Withdraws Cricket Distraction Remarks in Safety Circulars
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