(Baonghean.vn) - In the cold of early winter, Nguyen Van Ha still quietly carries a bag on his shoulder, a wrench in his hand, following each meter of the familiar railway line to do his patrol work. He has maintained this quiet work for the past 6 years, covering a distance of more than 30,000 km.
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| Mr. Nguyen Van Ha (born in 1975) has been a railway worker for 20 years. For 6 consecutive years, he has been assigned to the Vinh railway patrol team - Nghe Tinh Railway Joint Stock Company. Working as a railway patrolman, Mr. Ha is also the person who has walked more than 30,000 km. |
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| Every day he has to check each bolt, each rail section, each sleeper, detect and promptly repair small damages, quickly report major damages on the railway system, to ensure safety for trains going to the North and South. |
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Rails, sleepers, and springs... are easily damaged in harsh weather conditions. Patrollers must observe carefully and promptly detect and repair them, because just one loose screw can endanger the entire train. |
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| Having been in the profession for a long time, just by listening to the sound of the wrench hitting each screw, Mr. Ha can predict the "diseases" being encountered to promptly repair and find solutions. And the job requires dedication, perseverance, and patience. |
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| After hours of field work, he returns to the office to record his journey to ensure that his work is always in the best condition. He said that the section of the Nghi Kim and Quan Banh overpasses is where breakdowns often occur, and the rails often encounter obstacles. The Nghi Kim overpass area has also been a black spot for railway traffic safety in recent times. |
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| On the routes, each patrol team must record the assignment chart, the patrol itinerary chart, the chart to monitor key points, and locations with problems that need attention. Especially those points with high risk of incidents. |
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| An indispensable item is the patrol light specifically for railways. The light is made up of one red side and one green side, both to light the way for patrollers at night and to signal trains. |
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Working on the road means having to get used to irregular hours, rarely having time to have a meal with loved ones. |
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| Every day, on average, there are 16 to 18 trains transporting passengers and goods passing through. On peak days such as holidays and Tet, this number can be up to more than 20 trips. The dedication and tireless work of patrollers like Nguyen Van Ha have contributed significantly to ensuring the safety of each train going from North to South. |
Thanh Quynh
