WATCH! Indian Railways introduces smart window in New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani train—Check out features of the window that turns opaque by click of a switch

Keeping passenger experience in mind, Indian Railways has introduced smart window feature. The railways has installed this smart window in New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani train. This feature enables glass window to turn glass from transparent to opaque state by click of a switch. It also cuts UV radiation and act as privacy glass.  

Indian Railways has been consistently providing facilities in trains to improve the passenger experience. , The smart window ensures privacy of passengers during the journey. As an experiment, the smart windows have been installed in the AC1 coach of the New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani train.  

Informing about this feature, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal Tweeted, " Promoting Innovation and Technology: Railways is introducing smart switchable windows & coupe doors in 1st AC coach of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express. These will:  High-speed train Turn glass from transparent to opaque state by click of a switch.  High-speed train Cut UV radiation  High-speed train Act as privacy glass."

Promoting Innovation and Technology: Railways is introducing smart switchable windows & coupe doors in 1st AC coach of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express. These will:

Turn glass from transparent to opaque state by click of a switch

Cut UV radiation

Act as privacy glass pic.twitter.com/uwEA0BEAcW

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 27, 2021

Apparently, the smart windows provide a high level of optical quality, privacy, and reliability.  When the rail passenger on board the train turns on the light, the smart window will become 'opaque' in color which in turn thwarts glare from outside. The 'opaque' feature of the window will it impossible for people outside the train to peep inside the coach, thus ensuring the privacy of the passenger during rail journey.  

The smart windows will also protect passengers from unwanted lights and give them safety from harsh UV rays. The windows provide better comfort and travelling experience.

Meanwhile, in other news, in the upcoming Union Budget 2021-22, the Ministry of Railways may propose some measure that may refurbish IRCTC's revenue manifold. The tourism and catering wing of Indian Railways is planning to take a novel step to increase its revenues.  

Under the new scheme, it may introduce ready-to-eat meals on the pattern of airline services. IRCTC has joined hands with companies like Haldiram, ITC, MTR, Wagh Bakri, and other big food brands to implement this plan. After its implementation, the trains with the pantry system will cease the contract and hand over the responsibility to IRCTC to serve ready-to-eat meals to the travellers.