MEASURES FOR PREVENTION OF FIRE IN
TRAINS
The railways have been updating continuously the fire retardant
properties of the materials used in coach construction so that
the coach can sustain prolonged exposure to fire. Besides, fire
extinguishers are provided in locomotives, guard’s compartment,
pantry car, air-conditioned coaches and generator cars.
Besides, a prototype
fire-proof coach has been developed and put on trial by the Rail
Coach Factory, Kapurthala.
At present, a
set of staff of certain categories along with a Train Superintendent
has been provided on 30 long distance trains to assist passengers
for safe and comfortable journey. In addition, checks are conducted
against carriage of inflammable materials in trains and for exercising
vigil to prevent carrying of inflammable articles. Multi-media
publicity campaign is also launched to educate the public about
the hazards in carrying inflammable materials.
