December 23, 2015
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SEAT MODIFICATION :: TRIAL RUN SOON : MUMBAI LOCAL
The Central Railway decided to modify the seating arrangements in the Mumbai Local trains in order to ensure the safety of the Train passengers. And will make the trail run soon of Mumbai Local trains with modified seating arrangement. The new decision is because of the increasing deaths of commuters due to falling off the extra crowded suburban trains in the Mumbai region.
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| Mumbai Local Train : Seat Modification |
In one rake, all the three seater seats adjacent to the door way have been removed to create extra space for the standing passengers.The modified seating arrangements have been made following instructions of the committee formed by Railway Minister for ensuring passengers safety on suburban trains in Mumbai section.
Trial run of the single rake will be conducted within two to three days and feedback will be collected. Following the modifications, the total passenger capacity of this rake gets enhanced by 336 passengers. No modifications have been done in the motor coaches, ladies compartments, handicapped and luggage compartments.
In each coach Grab handles will be provided after removing three seaters seat adjacent to doorways. So that commuters should not feel discomfort and they can hold the handles while traveling at the time of extra rush during the peak hours.
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