Central Railway unveils closed-door local coach for train safety in Mumbai
The prototype, prepared at CR's Kurla car shed using a Siemens-manufactured rake, comes a month-and-a-half after the Mumbra accident on June 9, in which four commuters died after nine others were injured after falling off a crowded local. The coach has been fitted with ventilated mesh doors replacing the conventional fibreglass panels. It will be showcased to Railway Board chairman (CRB) Jaya Varma Sinha during her visit to Mumbai on Aug 4.
This is the first time CR has experimented with closed-door technology on a non-air-conditioned EMU rake. The development follows a commitment made by railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to introduce such safety measures on non-AC locals after the Mumbra mishap. "This is a prototype of a closed-door system with ventilated design, which is yet to receive final approval. It can be operated by the motorman or the train manager," a senior CR official said.
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While the current design uses mesh-type screens to allow airflow, CR is also evaluating the use of louvered panels. Western Railway had tried a similar concept in 2019 on three coaches, but the project was shelved due to ventilation and load challenges.
After the Mumbra incident, the Railway Board instructed that future non-AC rakes be redesigned to improve safety and comfort. Major design changes include automated doors, ceiling-mounted ventilation units, and wider vestibules between coaches for easier movement.
The redesign is also being worked on by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. These new non-AC coaches will supplement the 238 AC locals being procured for Mumbai, which sees 65–70 lakh daily suburban commuters.
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