Following a fatal incident on Mumbai’s railway network, Indian Railways is set to overhaul its non-AC train fleet. The revamp focuses on enhancing safety and passenger comfort with the addition of auto-closing doors and improved ventilation. The initiative is a direct response to a recent accident near Mumbra railway station in Thane, where four commuters died and nine were injured after falling from overcrowded trains. The redesign aims to mitigate issues like suffocation associated with reduced ventilation in trains with automatic doors. The new trains will incorporate features like louvred doors and roof-mounted ventilation units to circulate fresh air. The Railway Board emphasized that the coaches will also include vestibules to enable passengers to move between coaches, thereby easing overcrowding. The upgrades are scheduled to be implemented by January 2026, following tests and certifications, with the completion of manufacturing by November 2025. Furthermore, 238 new AC trains are being manufactured for Mumbai’s suburban services.
Mumbai Rail Tragedy Spurs Indian Railways to Modernize Non-AC Trains
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