Vande Bharat Trains to be Integrated with Anti-Injury Fittings

Indian Railway is set to introduce nearly 500 Vande Bharat trains next year. According to a report in TOI by Smriti Jain, the railways is implementing "anti-injury" fittings in its coaches to improve passenger safety. In addition, the railway industry is making great efforts to minimize the chances of injuries in the case of rail accidents. According to a source quoted by TOI, there are plans to implement "anti-injury" fittings in its coaches. Our goal is to ensure the safety of passengers by minimizing the risk of injuries from sharp edges or sudden movements while traveling on the coach.

As per a TOI report, General Manager BG Malya of Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai stated that ICF aims to produce approximately 500 to 550 Vande Bharat trains in the coming year. Malya disclosed that Vande Bharat trains aims to produce 75 trains this year, with 63 being 8-car versions and 12 being 16-car versions.

Furthermore, the plan includes producing approximately 1,700 LHB coaches and 700 Vande Bharat Coaches. Our goal is to acquire 750 EMU coaches and approximately 100 special coaches. Sure. The grand total is 3,250. In an interview with TOI, Malya expressed her hope to sustain this type of production.

At present, metal coat hangers and luggage racks with rough edges are potential hazards for passengers. In response to this issue, the Railway Board has directed all coach manufacturing units to take this requirement into account when obtaining equipment for upcoming coaches.