Engg students get first-hand info on railway operations at Banihal

As a part of the Industry Connect initiative, the Department of Electrical Engineering, IUST arranged an educational visit of students to the Northern Railways at Banihal.

According to a university statement, the students were exposed to first-hand live operation of various electrical equipment. The hands-on exposure to these technologies enabled the students to grasp the intricacies of industrial automation and the importance of precise control in railway operations. A significant highlight of the visit was the tour inside one of the tunnels, where the students were introduced to the various safety and operational equipment installed, the statement said.

“The exposure provided insight into the critical systems that ensure the smooth functioning and safety within the tunnel, such as ventilation systems, fire detection and suppression mechanisms, and emergency communication setups. This experience provided an overview about the stringent safety standards to be maintained in high-risk environment,” it said.