Indian Railways tweets video of device that ensures social distancing. Watch

The video shared by Ministry of Railways about social distancing ensuring device has impressed many.

Published on: Jul 8, 2020, 19:31:58 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Social distancing is the new norm in today’s time and there is no way around it. Be it during commutes or at the workplace, it’s extremely essential to maintain proper distance from each other to restrict the spread of the pandemic. In an effort to ease that fight, the Signal and Telecommunications Department of Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway came up with an innovative device. This device ensures and reminds people to maintain proper distance from one another.

The image shows two devices kept on a table. (Twitter/Ministry of Railways)

Ministry of Railways shared a video on their official Twitter handle which details how the device works and it seems quite impressive. Named ‘Social Distancing Ensuring Device’, it works in a way where an alarm starts beeping if someone comes too close to another person.

Take a look at the video to understand how it works:

Since being shared just a few hours ago, the video has collected tons of appreciative comments from people. Also, it has gathered about 25,000 views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the post has also garnered over 1,400 likes and more than 300 retweets.

“Excellent piece of work by railway engineers,” wrote a Twitter user. “Good innovation for safety of all,” expressed another. “Quite innovative,” tweeted a third.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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