A level crossing that once took up to three minutes to open or close can now be cleared in around eight to 12 seconds as the Chennai Division of Southern Railway replaces manual barriers with electrically operated lifting barriers (EOLBs).
Of the 143 manned level crossings under the division, 70 have so far been converted to EOLBs. The move is aimed at reducing waiting times for road users and improving safety at busy rail crossings.
