All new non-AC Mumbai local trains to have auto closing doors: Railway Board

Following a tragic incident where four passengers died falling from an overcrowded Mumbai local train, the Railway Board announced that all new non-AC local trains will feature automatic closing doors, similar to metro trains. Existing rakes will be retrofitted with this system later. The first train with the new system is expected by November and operational by January.
|
|||||||||
|
|||||||||
💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions
|
![]()
New How to Train Your Dragon High-Flying Clip Will Give You Chills
Credit: FanReviews Duration: 01:09Published
|
![]()
South Western first train company renationalised by Labour
Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published
|
![]()
Sangram Singh Leads Train Yoga Drive in Mumbai
Credit: IANS INDIA Duration: 00:55Published
|
Related news from verified sources
All new non-AC Mumbai local trains to have auto closing doors: Railway BoardFollowing a tragic incident where four passengers died falling from an overcrowded Mumbai local train, the Railway Board announced that all new non-AC local...IndiaTimes |
Mumbai local train accident: Fatal mishap on Kasara to CSMT TrainIn the hectic Monday morning rush hour, overcrowding on the Kasara-to-CSMT train led to a tragic accident where several passengers fell onto the tracks and diedMid-Day Also reported by •DNA |
'Automatic door closer': Railways take major decision after many fall from crowded Mumbai train; key detailsFollowing a tragic incident where passengers fell from an overcrowded local train, Indian Railways has mandated automatic door-closing mechanisms for all new...IndiaTimes |