Due to recent water leakages in express trains, the Indian Railways has taken steps to address the issue. Videos of leakages from the roof of the Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai Jan Shatabdi Express and window cavities of the Mangalore Central-Coimbatore Intercity Express (No. 22609) were circulated online. Passengers faced inconvenience due to the leakages,...
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prompting the Railways to implement stricter leak-testing procedures before train departures. The leakages primarily occur in air-conditioned coaches due to the presence of roof-mounted AC units. Regular maintenance overhauls are conducted to address potential leakages, but the accumulation of rainwater in the AC unit tray during heavy rainfall can lead to seepage.