Central Railway sets up alarm system in ladies coaches of local train

Central Railway on Saturday announced that its Carriage Workshop at Matunga had fitted an Emergency Alarm System also known as Panic Button in the ladies compartments of one EMU rake. This will be a significant step towards aiding the safety of lady commuters travelling by suburban trains. 

Red push buttons have been provided inside each of the ladies coaches, between each of the two seats, in one local train. In case of any emergency or untoward incident, female commuters can press the push button which will give an audio-visual indication on the flasher units provided outside the concerned coach.

"This will attract the attention of the passersby and the platform staff. An audio visual indication will also be available with the crew of the train. Immediate redressal of the emergency situation can be done. Reset buttons have been provided with the audio visual alarm. These can be used to put off the alarm indication system after necessary redressal, " said a CR statement.

On a trial basis, this arrangement has been provided in EMU (Siemens) unit no. 2166B-2168B-2167B-2165B, said CR officials.