Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has awarded a contract to Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Private Limited to design and install an anti-drag passenger door safety system in all 52 trains of the phase I network on Monday.
At present, the automatic sliding doors of Chennai Metro Rail trains have an obstacle detection system. But this new feature is an upgraded door safety mechanism for commuters and if any slim object gets caught in the door, this system will initiate an emergency brake and communicate to the train operator, according to a press release.
For instance, the anti-drag passenger door safety system can detect objects like sarees, bag straps or belts if they get trapped between the doors when passengers enter and exit the train. “This advanced system can detect any “pull” or “drag” force. If such an item is dragged as the train begins to move, the system will automatically trigger the emergency brake and provide an instant alert to the train operator through the driver’s console for immediate action,” the release said.
This feature will be introduced in all trains in the phase II network as well.
Additional facilities opened at Saidapet:
CMRL has opened additional ticketing gates and ticket counters in Saidapet Metro Rail station towards Todd Hunter Nagar on Monday for commuters.
Published – October 27, 2025 08:40 pm IST
