No more hanging from Mumbai locals. Metro-like automatic doors to change the picture

No more hanging from Mumbai locals. Metro-like...

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Mumbai's first non-AC suburban train with automatic doors has arrived for safety trials, aiming to eliminate dangerous hanging practices. The initiative follows a fatal 2025 accident and seeks to improve ventilation and passenger flow without increasing fares.

Key takeaways

  • The new train features automatic doors that remain closed during motion to prevent falls.
  • Louvred doors and roof ventilators are designed to maintain airflow in non-AC coaches.
  • Vestibule connections between coaches aim to distribute passenger loads more evenly.
  • The train must complete safety trials and certification before entering passenger service.

Read the original at India Today

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