Railways runs Rajdhani Express with upgraded Tejas coaches, check its intelligent sensor-based systems and other features

The Ministry of Railways informed that two such Tejas type sleeper coach rakes have been made ready to run as Rajdhani Express.

New Delhi: The Indian Railways on Monday (July 19, 2021) started rolling out Rajdhani Express with upgraded Tejas coaches equipped with intelligent sensor-based systems. To offer 'best in class' travel experience to its passengers, the Tejas type sleeper coaches with enhanced smart features have been introduced in the Western Railway's Mumbai – New Delhi Rajdhani Special Express. 

"Two such Tejas type sleeper coach rakes have been made ready to run as Rajdhani Express. Out of these two rakes, one rake comprises of exclusive Tejas Smart sleeper coaches, which is first of its kind to be introduced over Indian Railways," it said in a press statement.

The Ministry of Railways further added that the new train will have special smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort and is equipped with Passenger Information and Coach Computing Unit (PICCU) provided with GSM network connectivity, which reports to the remote server. PICCU, notably, will record the data of WSP, CCTV recording, toilet odour sensors, panic switch and other items integrated with fire detection and alarm system, air quality and choke filter sensor and energy meter. 

Check its smart features:

● PA/PIS (Passenger Announcement/Passenger Information System): Two LCDs inside each coach display vital journey related information to the passengers such as the next station, distance remaining, expected time of arrival, delay and safety-related messages.

● Digital destination board: Flush type LED Digital Destination Board has been installed on each coach by splitting the displayed data into two rows. The first row displays train number and Coach type while the second row displays scrolling text of destination and intermediate station in multiple languages.

● Security & Surveillance monitoring: Six cameras are fitted in each coach which gives live recording. CCTV cameras with day-night vision capability, facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder are provided.

● Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. The train will not start until all doors are closed.

● Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with an Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System. The Pantry and Power Cars have an automatic fire suppression system in case detected.

● Emergency Talkback for medical or security emergency.

● Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with an anti-graffiti coating, gel-coated shelf, new design dustbin, door latch activated light, engagement display.

● Toilet Occupancy Sensor: Automatically displays the toilet occupancy inside each coach

● Panic Button in Lavatories: Fitted in each lavatory, in case of any emergency.

● Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration (TASI): Two Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration are fitted in each coach which will relay dos and don'ts announcements in the lavatories, whenever it is engaged.

● Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.

● Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.

● Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve passenger comfort and ride quality of these coaches.

● On-Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety.

● HVAC - Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system.

● Water level sensor to indicate water availability on a real-time basis.

● Textured Exterior PVC Film:  Exterior is provided with textured PVC film.

● Improved interiors: Seats and berths having fire-resistant silicone foam, provide better comfort and safety to passengers.

● Roller Blind on window: Instead of curtains, roller blinds are provided for easy sanitization.

● Mobile charging points: Provided for each passenger.

● Berth reading light: Provided for each passenger.

● Upper berth climbing arrangement: Convenient upper berth arrangement.

(With PIB inputs)