Railway safety boost: Indian Railways to upgrade LHB coach wiring to prevent short circuits
Indian Railways is taking big steps to make train travel safer for passengers. After a fire broke out in the Trivandrum-New Delhi Rajdhani Express near Nagda, the railways decided to change the electrical systems in LHB coaches. The goal is to stop short circuits that lead to fire accidents.
What is the new upgrade for LHB coaches?
The Prayagraj division of North Central Railway announced that old single-core wiring will be replaced. They will now use high-voltage multicore power cables. These new cables will be installed from the AC unit blower fan motor to the power junction box to ensure better safety.
What are the key details of this safety plan?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Budget Allocated | Approximately ₹19.16 lakh |
| Target Coaches | Around 600 coaches |
| Timeline | Next six months |
| Primary Cause | Short circuit in Rajdhani Express (Train 12431) |
| Implementing Division | Prayagraj Division (NCR) |
How did the Rajdhani Express incident happen?
On May 17, 2026, a fire started in the guard coach and an AC 3 Tier coach (B-1) of the Rajdhani Express near Nagda in Kota Division. The fire happened around 5:15 AM. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated without any injuries. Following this, a nationwide audit of fire safety systems was launched across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
LHB कोच में वायरिंग क्यों बदली जा रही है?
नागदा के पास राजधानी एक्सप्रेस में शॉर्ट सर्किट से आग लगी थी। इसे रोकने के लिए पुराने सिंगल-कोर वायर को हटाकर हाई-वोल्टेज मल्टीकोर पावर केबल लगाए जाएंगे।
यह काम कितने कोचों में और कब तक पूरा होगा?
Prayagraj division ने लगभग 600 कोचों में यह नया सिस्टम लगाने का प्लान बनाया है, जिसे अगले छह महीनों में पूरा किया जाएगा।