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Mumbai train tragedy: Railways to redesign coaches; what are the new options?
Mumbai train tragedy: Railways to redesign coaches; what are the new options?
NEW DELHI: In the wake of Maharashtra train mishap, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and railway board officers proposed main modifications in the design and manufacturing of new non-AC trains on Monday, to keep away from any harmful incident. Earlier on Monday morning, 4 individuals had been killed and 9 others had been injured after falling off two overcrowded native trains in Thane district throughout rush hour. The incident passed off close to Mumbra railway station when the trains had been passing one another on a steep flip.Following the incident, Railway minister and railway board officers had an in depth assembly with the ICF (Integral Coach Factory) group and selected main modifications in the design and manufacturing of new non-AC trains to resolve the key situation of air flow. According to railway ministry, three main modifications have been determined, they are:
- First, the doorways may have louvres.
- Second, coaches may have roof-mounted air flow models to pump in recent air.
- Third, the coaches may have vestibules in order that passengers can transfer from one coach to one other and stability out the crowd in a pure manner.
Railways additional mentioned that the first train of this new design will likely be prepared by November 2025. “After necessary tests and certification, it will be put into service by January 2026,” it added.