The modern train coaches are equipped with advanced technical systems, including fire and smoke detection system, fire detection and suppression system, and aerosol-based fire detection system.
Guwahati: Prioritising the safety and well-being of the passengers during their journey, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has modernised and upgraded its infrastructures to meet the highest standard of safety and convenience.
In one such move, the NFR has converted its conventional Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches in trains running across its routes.
These modern LHB coaches are equipped with advanced technical systems, including fire and smoke detection system, fire detection and suppression system, and aerosol-based fire detection systems.
As of now, a total of 62 pairs of trains operating under the jurisdiction of NFR are running with LHB coaches, including new introductions.
LHB coaches are built with anti-collision technology that causes fewer fatalities during train accidents.
Each coach also has an advanced pneumatic disc brake system for efficient braking at higher speeds.
As many as 1,060 LHB air-conditioned coaches are fitted with fire and smoke detection systems, and 153 power cars and 68 pantry cars with fire detection and suppression systems, respectively.
Additionally, 267 air-conditioned coaches are equipped with aerosol-based fire detection systems.
The fire detection systems help detect the exact location of the fire in train coaches in case a fire breaks out. It also raises the alarm preventing the fire from spreading.
Early and reliable detection of fire incidents can prevent panic and injury thus minimising the loss of lives and assets.
To improve the fire safety measures, all power cars, pantry cars and air-conditioned coaches are being equipped with suitable fire safety devices in a phased manner.
Moreover, periodical safety drives, safety audits and inspection of railway infrastructures are being undertaken at regular intervals.
It is aimed at identifying the weak areas in asset maintenance, safety procedure and systemic defects, and to provide ways and means to prevent any untoward incident.
