Mumbai Auto Door Closing Local EMU train- First Commercial Run

15.03.2015
Here is a video of first commercial run of MRVC EMU equipped with automatic door closing system, similar to Metro trains. Its a good start but I am hopeful we will see changes/modification in the system in coming days. Following are my suggestions to WR: There should be a software or mechanically controlled system wherein a guard can press the door opening switch as soon as the train enters platform at 35-40kph. The system will ensure that doors open as soon as the train speed comes below 5kph. This will ensure that there is no manual delay or lag in stopping of a train and guard switching the door opening button. 4-5Kph is the normal human walking speed so it would not be a problem if doors open after train speeds goes below 5kph. In the above video it can be seen that doors opened almost after 5sec of train coming to a halt. This lag can be overcomed if above suggestion is taken up seriously. In Mumbai trains run at every 3min gap during peak hours with a halt time of 22sec which may go upto 30sec at big stations like DDR/ADH/BVI. Already trains find it difficult to maintain schedule and with auto doors, the halt time will increase further by around 10sec resulting into further delaying of trains Auto doors is a WELCOME step but railways should not merely copy the metro system but modify it according to the saturated and busy Mumbai suburban section. Also door design should be modified to ensure more natural light enters during day time. Siemens rake has forced ventilation/air blowers. It should be ensured that this system runs especially in these rakes.

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