Vaishnaw inspects CR's Wadi Bunder coaching depot

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inspected Central Railways Wadi Bunder coaching depot in Mumbai focusing on enhancing passenger safety and promoting innovation an official statement saidHe reviewed the depotrsquos infrastructure technical advancements and future expansion plans it saidVaishnaw inspected improvements made to LHB Linke Hofmann Busch coaches including the addition of TPU rings to reduce spring failures enhancing ride comfort and safetyHe praised the depotrsquos efforts to maintain a hygienic environment particularly through innovations like the inhouse designed litter collector showcased at the Best from Waste exhibitionHe also inspected the cleanliness of the employee facilities including restroomsThe Minister personally demonstrated the use of advanced cleaning equipment including a Dyson vacuum cleaner used in the 14Minute Miracle cleaning process of the Vande Bharat Express underscoring his commitment to passenger comfort the statement saidThe inspection featured advanced tools such as ultrasonic air leakage detection systems to ensure air brake integrity and the FIBA Flushing Indicator and Brake Application system for timely maintenance These technologies are already enhancing safety on trains like the Rajdhani Express He was also briefed on the use of Virtual Reality VR for staff training and the integration of IoTbased realtime water level monitoring systems which guarantee uninterrupted access to clean water for passengersVaishnaw also toured the Vande Bharat Store where essential parts for Vande Bharat trains are stored ensuring timely repairs and service reliability He also visited the Basic Training Centre observing inhouse models for LHB coach training further strengthening the safety and service standardsThe use of VR technology for handson training was appreciated for enhancing staff efficiency in resolving technical issues and minimising delays improving the overall passenger experienceVaishnaw interacted with the RailMadad team responsible for handling passenger complaints He expressed satisfaction with their efforts in providing prompt and effective grievance resolution contributing to enhanced passenger satisfactionThe Minister was also briefed on a newly developed app designed to manage fire extinguishers within the depot ensuring that all fire safety equipment is wellmaintained and readily available further safeguarding passengersVaishnaw concluded the inspection by commending the efforts of the Wadi Bunder Depot in adopting cuttingedge technologies and innovations to ensure safer cleaner and more efficient train journeys the statement said