Vande Bharat trains have strong safety features, says Southern Railway
Chennai, India's first-ever indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high speed Vande Bharat trains have strong safety features and are safe and efficient. They have been fitted with Kavach Safety system and other safety devices during manufacturing itself, the Southern Railway said on Monday.
Amidst concerns about the train's safety in the event of the train running over cattle, the Railway said the Vande Bharat trains have provided a modern and comfortable rail travel experience to passengers.
"High speed, enhanced safety standards and world-class service are the hallmarks of this train. To prevent cattle runovers, Indian Railways is fencing the tracks throughout the country. More than 3,500 km of tracks are already fenced," the Railway said in a release here.
"Vande Bharat trains have strong safety features and are fitted with Kavach Safety system and other safety devices installed during manufacturing itself," it said.
With faster acceleration and semi-high speed operation upto 160 kmph, the Vande Bharat trains were designed with modern coupling design which transmits the impact energy throughout the train.
"The front nose cone of these trains is designed to absorb energy in case of cattle hit. It is made of material that crumbles and absorbs impact energy. For additional safety, there is a cattle guard at the front to deflect anything that comes on the track," the release explained.
Vande Bharat trains have Kavach and the braking system is modern and fully integrated with the safety system. Having run millions of kilometres by now, equivalent to covering the earth's perimeter multiple times, the trains have proven to be safe and efficient, Chief Public Relations Officer M Senthamil Selvan said in the release.
Meanwhile, citing a report by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, Madurai CPI MP Su Venkatesan claimed that the train could derail leading to a major accident even if it collided with a cow.
"The front coach of the Vande Bharat train will be lighter than that of ordinary trains.... Report of the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Minister, show the same enthusiasm displayed in painting the saffron color on Vande Bharat, for the safety of passengers. @AshwiniVaishnaw @GMSRailway" Venkatesan said in a post on 'X'.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- The Hindu
World Environment Day celebrated at Thiruvananthapuram railway division
The Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway celebrated World Environment Day on Thursday by organising various events emphasising environmental awareness and sustainability. The celebrations commenced with the #LifeMission pledge administered by Manish Thaplyal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), and the flagging off of an awareness rally at the DRM's office, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. The railway personnel, housekeeping staff, St. John's Ambulance Brigade, and Student Police Cadets from Government GHSS, Pattom, attended the rally. At Platform No. 1, KG students from New India English Medium Public School, Vembayam, and Vrindavan School of Kindergarten, Peyad, showcased innovative concepts on reducing plastic usage through an exhibition on plastic reuse. DRM inaugurated the exhibition and interacted with the children. This was followed by a dance performance on biodiversity by students from University College Thiruvananthapuram. The DRM also delivered the World Environment Day message and distributed tree saplings to staff and student volunteers. The medical branch of the Thiruvananthapuram Division conducted a special cleanliness and beautification drive at Pettah Railway Station, rejuvenating the station garden. A pledge-taking ceremony was also held at the Divisional Railway Hospital, Pettah. Special drives were organised at all major stations in the division with the 'Beat Plastic Pollution' message.
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Key Facts About World's Tallest Rail Bridge In India: NDTV Ground Report
The world will see an engineering marvel in India on Friday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the world's tallest railway bridge over the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir. Vande Bharat trains to be flagged off by the prime minister on Friday will run between Katra and Srinagar in the Union Territory. NDTV went near the bridge to take a look at India's latest engineering achievement. The bridge is 359 metres tall - five times the height of Qutub Minar in Delhi and some 35 metres taller than Eiffel Tower in Paris. Show Full
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Indian Railways to mandate e-Aadhaar authentication for tatkal ticket booking
Indian Railways is set to introduce mandatory e-Aadhaar authentication for booking tatkal train tickets , according to sources. The rollout of this new system is expected to begin later this month. The move aims to curb misuse and scalping of tatkal tickets, thereby increasing the availability of train tickets for genuine passengers under the tatkal quota. By linking bookings with e-Aadhaar verification, authorities hope to ensure a more transparent and fair ticketing process. Tatkal tickets, which are meant for last-minute travel plans , have often been subject to hoarding and automated bookings by agents using unfair means. The new e-Aadhaar authentication will require passengers to verify their identity digitally at the time of booking, helping Indian Railways to curb fraudulent transactions and make the process more passenger-friendly.
