Overview
- Central Railway received the 12-car Medha rake from ICF and placed it at the Kurla car shed in Mumbai.
- The train now heads into RDSO’s oscillograph test and separate passenger-safety checks that validate braking, ride, door interlocks, and signalling before any public run.
- Automatic sliding doors use an anti-drag system to stop riders from being pulled and include louvred panels to keep air moving inside a non-AC coach.
- Comfort and airflow upgrades include wider windows, roof‑mounted ventilation units rated at 10,000 cubic meters per hour, stainless steel seating in second class, cushioned seats in first, and vestibules that let crowds spread between coaches.
- Safety and operations features add CCTV, smoke and heat detectors, an emergency alarm that resets from outside, and extra evacuation aids, while reports flag coach stopping points and door timing as issues to be refined during trials.