Mumbai local trains get upgraded signal system for error-free operations

MUMBAI: (May 11) The Central Railway has upgraded the Signal Location Announcement System (SILAS) in all local trains on the Mumbai suburban network to assist motormen in safer and error-free operations, officials said on Monday.

The GPS-based system acts as an electronic co-pilot by announcing the number and position of upcoming signals, including whether they are located on the left, extreme left, right or extreme right side, they said.