Mumbai Locals Get Safety Boost: Closed-Door Non-AC Trains Arriving Soon
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News18•28-01-2026, 08:44
Mumbai Locals Get Safety Boost: Closed-Door Non-AC Trains Arriving Soon
- •New non-AC local trains with automatic closed doors are set to be introduced in Mumbai, enhancing passenger safety.
- •These trains will feature strong mesh on doors and inside coaches to prevent accidents during travel.
- •An advanced forced ventilation system will be installed to ensure proper air circulation and oxygen levels, even in crowded conditions.
- •The design has been finalized at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, with delivery expected by end of February.
- •Central and Western Railways will receive these new trains, including three 15-coach local trains.
Why It Matters: Mumbai's local train network is upgrading with safer, closed-door non-AC coaches by February end.
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