AC rail coaches soon to have automatic doors
Posted on: 23/Sep/2013 2:20:23 PM
Railways have been planning to install automatic doors in AC coaches of some premier trains, to enhance passengers` safety and check criminal activities on board running trains.
The new system will be controlled by the driver or guard from his cabin and with his command, all the doors will automatically open when the train arrives at station and close when it departs.
Currently, train doors are opened and closed manually. Train will not move unless all the doors are closed in the automatic door system. The driver and the guard will have command control of the system at their cabins.
Several lives have been lost by passengers falling off running trains while standing on the footboard.
A railway official has mentioned, “"The system is being considered as more safe in long- distance super fast trains to ensure foolproof safety to passengers. Besides, the new system will also help in curbing criminal activities on running trains.”
