A GPS (Global Positioning System) is to be introduced in the Indian Railways very soon.
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Under the pilot project, global positioning system (GPS) is being introduced in trains on three sections to check railway accidents and ensure punctuality. Minister of state for railways, Mr.R Velu elaborated that the project 'Satellite Imaging for Rail Navigation' (SIMRAN) is to be completed by March 2008 and would incur a cost of Rs 2 crore.
