No Smoking On Vande Bharat! Train Now Has Sensors To Detect Smoking; Heavy Fines To Be Imposed

The Vande Bharat Express has changed the way India travels. Known for its luxury and efficiency, this train has a cutting-edge system to maintain safety standards and enforce rules. If you didn’t know, Vande Bharat trains have sensors to detect smoking. These sensors are strategically placed throughout the train, especially in lavatories. Passengers who violate this “No Smoking” rule will have to pay hefty fines. Read on to know more.

Vande Bharat Express Trains Have Sensors To Prevent Smoking

A report by India.com, throws light on the fact that Vande Bharat Express trains have installed sensors. These sensors are designed to detect and monitor smoke levels continuously. If the pre-defined threshold is crossed, an alarm will be triggered. Once one activates it, the alarm will provide detailed information on not just the location of the smoke but also the source. This alarm then enables swift action to address any potential risks to other passengers and the crew.

Smoke detection sensors are also placed in the AC compartment of the ICF coaches. The same sensory system is also present in the toilets of the new LHB coaches. The main objective of this smoke detection system is to ensure that the smoke is detected quickly and prevent any mishaps or train fires. The toilets of the new LHB coaches are a testimony to Indian Railways’s commitment to early fire detection and prevention.

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Earlier, Passengers Were Caught Smoking & Heavily Fined

This proactive approach discourages people from smoking onboard and also minimises the risk of potential fire hazards. So, it helps in safeguarding both passengers and crew members. Earlier, a passenger was caught smoking in Kerala’s new Vande Bharat train. The train crew promptly responded to the alarm activation. The technical staff investigated the source of the alarm and they confirmed the absence of fire. And later fined the passenger.

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A passenger was caught smoking in a Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. The alarm was activated and alerted the crew who later discovered that the smoke was emitting from a cigarette bud disposed of in the dustbin. The loco pilot had to halt the train to clear this matter. The passenger inconvenienced others.

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