{"id":1303465,"date":"2025-12-09T14:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303465"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:44:19","slug":"non-ac-coaches-of-mumbai-local-to-have-automatic-doors-for-passenegr-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/non-ac-coaches-of-mumbai-local-to-have-automatic-doors-for-passenegr-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-AC Coaches Of Mumbai Local To Have Automatic Doors For Passenegr Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant upgrade for India\u2019s busiest suburban rail network, Indian Railways has announced plans to introduce <strong>Non-AC local trainsets equipped with Automatic Door Closure systems<\/strong> for the Mumbai suburban railway. The move aims to enhance passenger safety while improving travel comfort for millions of daily commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-1024x694.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1303469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-1536x1041.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-at-2.12.50-PM-2048x1388.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/mumbai-suburban-railway-icf-to-develop-2-non-ac-local-trains-equipped-with-automatic-door-closure-system-10407372\/\">ongoing<\/a> Parliament session on in a written reply to questions raised by Lok Sabha MPs Varsha Eknath Gaikwad and Sanjay Dina Patil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Non-AC EMU Rakes to Be Built by ICF Chennai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the minister, <strong>two Non-AC EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) rakes with Automatic Door Closure<\/strong> will be developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. These new-generation suburban coaches will come equipped with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic doors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestibules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roof-mounted ventilation units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louvred doors for improved air circulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This design is expected to improve airflow and safety without transitioning fully to air-conditioned services, keeping fares affordable for the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Existing Automatic Door Services and Massive Fleet Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, <strong>17 AC EMU rakes with automatic door systems<\/strong> are already operational across the Mumbai suburban network, which is jointly managed by Central Railway and Western Railway. Together, they operate over <strong>3,000 local services daily<\/strong>, forming the backbone of Mumbai\u2019s public transport system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a major capacity expansion push, the Ministry of Railways has also sanctioned <strong>238 new rakes of 12 coaches each<\/strong> for the Mumbai suburban network under the MUTP-III and MUTP-IIIA projects. These rakes will be procured at a total estimated cost of <strong>Rs 19,293 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe process for procurement of these rakes has already been taken up,\u201d the minister confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 to 15 Coach Expansion on Key Central Railway Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to new rakes, Indian Railways has approved <strong>remodelling work to increase train length from 12 to 15 coaches<\/strong> on the busy CSMT\u2013Kalyan section of Central Railway. This move is expected to significantly ease peak-hour congestion and boost passenger carrying capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With safety upgrades, additional rakes, and longer trains, the latest announcements reflect a multi-pronged strategy to modernise Mumbai\u2019s suburban rail system and enhance everyday commuting for millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnaindia.com\/mumbai\/report-mumbai-western-railway-introduces-automatic-sliding-door-for-local-trains-between-mahalaxmi-and-borivali-2068488\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant upgrade for India\u2019s busiest suburban rail network, Indian Railways has announced plans to introduce Non-AC local trainsets equipped with Automatic Door Closure systems for the Mumbai suburban railway. The move aims to enhance passenger safety while improving travel comfort for millions of daily commuters. 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