New Delhi : A new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort is being rolled out by Indian Railways with the introduction of newly upgraded Tejas sleeper coach rakes in Rajdhani trains. These bright golden hued coaches, with enhanced smart features are being introduced to run East Central Railway’s prestigious Rajendra Nagar (Patna)- New Delhi Rajdhani Express train and will offer best in class travel experience. This new rake made its maiden run from Wednesday, 01st September, 2021.
The existing rakes of Train No. 02309/10 Rajendra Nagar – New Delhi- Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Special Express, one of the most prestigious & premium trains are being replaced with brand new Tejas type sleeper coaches. new train will have special smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort. The smart coach aims to provide world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems. It is equipped with Passenger Information and Coach Computing Unit (PICCU) provided with GSM network connectivity, which reports to the remote server. PICCU 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 & energy meter.
Additional 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.
● Security & Surveillance monitoring: Six nos. of 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. Train will not start until all doors are closed.
● Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System. The Pantry and Power Cars have automatic fire suppression system in case detected.
● Emergency Talk back for medical or security emergency
● Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display, Infant care seat.
● 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 nos. of Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration are fitted in each coach which will relay dos and don’ts announcement 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 real time basis
● Textured Exterior PVC Film: Exterior is provided with textured PVC film.
● Improved interiors: Seats and berths having fire – resistant silicon foam, provide better comfort and safety to passengers.
● Roller Blind on window: Instead of curtains roller blinds 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.
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