Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that more than 12,000 train coaches have been fitted with digital display boards that display various kinds of information to the passengers. These include the next station, the destination, the train running status, and other safety messages.
The digital display boards are installed in coaches of trains such as Vande Bharat, Push-Pull, TEJAS, Humsafar, and EMU and MEMU trains. They are also provided in AC economy coaches and VISTADOME coaches, with glass roofs and large windows for panoramic views.
Features and benefits of digital display boards
The digital display boards are part of the Integrated Passenger Information System (IPIS), a computer-based system that provides audio and visual information to passengers through a central data controller and platform data controllers. The IPIS also integrates with the Railway network and the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) for real-time updates.
Plans and Vision of Indian Railways
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made this statement in a written reply to BJP MP Sumer Singh Solanki, who asked if the government planned to install digital display boards in railway coaches and the trains in which these would be installed.
Vaishnaw said that the Indian Railways aims to expand the use of digital display boards in phases by equipping all newly manufactured coaches with them and retrofitting them in existing coaches.
He said that some coaches also have smart features such as CCTV surveillance, Wi-Fi system, emergency call box, and on-board condition monitoring system. These features are designed to enhance passenger comfort, safety, and convenience.
He said that the Indian Railways is committed to providing world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems and moving to predictive maintenance instead of preventive maintenance.