Railways to tighten component checks
New Delhi: The Indian Railways will tighten the compliance framework for component warranty, after several recent instances where illegible markings on mechanical parts involved in equipment failures hindered identification of their manufacturers.Mandatory markings vary by component, but generally include the manufacturer's name or code, serial or batch number, month and year of manufacture, drawing or material code, heat number and other specified details. Location of the markings, as well as …
