Big relief for Railways passengers coming; rising death count brings change
Considering that the support pole at the entrance of local trains gets drenched and slippery, the Western Railways (WR) has decided to cover the pole with chequered holders for better grip. As if travelling in a crowded Mumbai local is not troublesome enough, the risk of slipping in the open trains is higher during monsoons.
The Western Railways will be replacing the polycarbonate seats with steel at a cost of Rs 42 crore. Image source: Reuters