Readers Write: deadly ‘gaps’ at Guindy railway station
A local activist has raised concerns regarding safety hazards at the Guindy and St. Thomas Mount railway stations in India. The letter highlights dangerous gaps between train platforms and carriages, urging for longer halt times and better staff supervision.
Why it matters
Public safety infrastructure remains a critical concern for urban commuters, and this highlights the role of citizen advocacy in demanding improved public services.
The Mainline Electrical Multiple Units (MEMU) should not be operated on suburban train tracks.
The platforms are constructed in such a way that there was are huge gaps between the entry/exit area of the MEMU and the platform.
The platforms at St. Thomas Mount railway station are similarly dangerous. Commuters have to watch their steps while entraining and detraining the electric train at the terminal and at the station.
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