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Aero-dynamic nose
cabin
This
is a new concept by re-designing
the existing steel cab of
DEMUs (Diesel Electric Multiple
Units) with FRP cone (Fibre
Re-inforced Plastic).
This new design is adopted
and being introduced first
time in India
This new design has a capability
to absorb collision energy
in case of accidents which
will have protection to drivers.
More space is provided in driver’s
cabin which will significantly
enhance driver’s comforts.
It gives elegance and ambience
to cabin.
The driver will have very clear
frontal view of the signals
and track.
On trial basis first train
will be handed over to South
Central Railway and after examining
the feed back, it will be introduced
in other areas.
In future all DEMUs will have
this kind of Aero-dynamic nose
cabin.
The first train is likely to
be moved out from ICF by middle
of March.
To enable the driver to have
comfortable drive the cabin
will be air-conditioned.
Salient
features of Stainless Steel
coaches for MRVC
(Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation
)
Mumbai Rail
Vikas Corporation will buy
878 coaches from ICF.
It is a World Bank aided project.
600 crores have been allotted
for manufacture of 248 Stainless
Steel coach rakes.
The Stainless steel coaches
will be free from corrosion.
Periodical maintenance cost
will be very much minimised.
There is no need for painting
all these Stainless Steel coaches.
To start with as a trial measure
3 coaches will be delivered
to MRVC and after obtaining
the feed back, further supply
will be made.
About 2½ tonnes of steel
will be used for each coach.
The production of stainless
steel coach will be the first
time in India.
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