In response to a recent incident where four commuters tragically lost their lives after falling from overcrowded Mumbai local trains, Indian Railways has announced plans to redesign its non-AC trains. The updated trains will feature automatically closing doors and enhanced ventilation systems. The initiative comes after a fatal incident near Mumbra railway station in Maharashtra’s Thane, where overcrowded trains led to passengers falling onto the tracks. The new design aims to mitigate suffocation concerns associated with automatic doors by incorporating features like louvres and roof-mounted ventilation units. These upgrades are expected to be completed by November 2025, with the trains entering service by January 2026, pending necessary testing and certification. The Railway Board has also revealed that the revamped coaches will include vestibules to facilitate passenger movement and better distribute crowd density.
