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Anti-Injury Fittings: Indian Railways is making strides in passenger safety by planning to introduce "anti-injury" fittings in its coaches. This initiative aims to prevent injuries caused by sharp edges or protrusions that can be hazardous during sudden brakes, jerks, or accidents.
The Need for Anti-Injury Fittings
Current fittings like coat hangers and luggage racks in passenger coaches pose a risk to the passengers as they are made of metal with sharp edges. In case of sudden jerks or accidents, these fittings can cause injuries. Therefore, Indian Railways is pushing for modifications in future coaches to ensure a safer journey for its passengers.
Implementation of New Safety Measures
The Railway Board has instructed all coach manufacturing units to consider this safety requirement when planning equipment purchases for future coaches. While these modifications may take time to implement, it is expected that all coach factories will adapt to this change in the coming months. This move follows several major railway accidents that occurred this year, further highlighting the importance of passenger safety.
Replacement of ICF-Designed Coaches with LHB Coaches
Indian Railways is also planning to replace ICF-design coaches with Linke Hoffmann Busch (LHB) coaches. These German-designed LHB coaches come with anti-climbing features that prevent coaches from piling on to each other in case of a derailment, further enhancing passenger safety.
Increase in Speed Must Not Compromise Safety
As Indian Railways aims to increase the average speed of passenger trains with new offerings such as Vande Bharat, Vande Bharat sleeper, and the new push-pull train (unofficially called Vande Sadharan), it is crucial that safety remains a key focus area. The introduction of anti-injury fittings in coaches is a significant step in this direction.
With the advent of these safety measures, Indian Railways is proving its commitment to passenger safety. Anti-injury fittings, along with the introduction of LHB coaches, will significantly reduce the risk of injuries during travel. As Indian Railways continues to innovate and improve its services, passenger safety remains at the forefront of their operations.
