After an inspection of coaches rolled out for operations, post-periodic overhauling revealed jammed emergency windows, misaligned toilet doors, stuck window frames and other faulty or deteriorating passenger amenities, the Ministry of Railways has directed top officials to focus on maintaining “zero deficiency” rolling stock.
According to official sources, special teams of the Railway Board conducted surprise checks on rakes of express trains rolled out for regular services from workshops after periodic overhauling at New Delhi and other major railway stations. It was found during the inspection that the ICF coach rakes had many deficiencies such as emergency window frames jammed or deteriorated, broken water bottle holders, irregular mobile phone charging points, etc.
