Noida Engineer Drowns in Pit: DMRC's Safety Measures Offer Stark Contrast
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News18•28-01-2026, 16:06
Noida Engineer Drowns in Pit: DMRC's Safety Measures Offer Stark Contrast
- •A young engineer, Yuvaraj Mehta, drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida Sector 150 due to builder and Noida Authority negligence, lacking signboards or safety barriers.
- •Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) demonstrates robust safety protocols with 20 km of barricading, 17 km of LED lights/blinkers, and 270 traffic marshals.
- •DMRC deploys special 'Impact Protection Vehicles' in Phase-IV to safeguard vehicles and personnel during heavy machinery movement, designed to withstand high-speed collisions.
- •Additional winter safety measures include LED rope lights, blinkers, fog lights on barricades, and reflective tapes on workers' gear for improved visibility.
- •DMRC implements a three-tier security system at diversions, uses concrete crash barriers made from recycled waste, and mandates strict safety guidelines for contractors.
Why It Matters: DMRC's comprehensive safety measures highlight a stark contrast to the negligence causing a tragic death in Noida.
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