(a) whether technical fault in the automatic brake resulting in inconvenience to the
passengers of the Metro Train running from Shahdara, Delhi to Rithala as reported in
the Dainik Jagran dated 18 August, 2004;
(b) if so, the facts thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to provide safety/protection to the passengers and the action taken against the erring officers/staff?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a)&(b): A report on this incident appeared in Dainik Jagran, dated 18th October, 2004.
The train-sets on Shahdara-Rithai a corridor are being equipped with a new equipment called
Driver Machine Interface (DMI), installed in the cab. The DMI is a user-friendly device which
provides detailed pictorial information related to train-operations to the driver. Due to a
technical snag in the train set no.16 (which was introduced for the first time in operation with DMI
installed in driver`s cab), the emergency brakes got applied. There was no compromise with safety norms.
(c): Requisite corrective measures have been taken on all trains fitted with DMI.