New Delhi, March 26 -- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed the construction of convenient subways across the country to facilitate the easy crossing of the railway tracks, reducing the risks of accidents, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.

According to the Ministry, these subways can be constructed in as little as 12 hours and will be built at locations where people frequently cross tracks in their daily lives, particularly in areas where settlements lie on one side, and essential facilities such as farms, schools, crematoriums, and workplaces are located on the other.

The subways are being planned as a safer alternative, ensuring that pedestrians do not have to risk their lives while crossing railway lines.

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