Summary:
The officials pointed out that substandard material was used in the coach due to which the glass roof top developed a crack. It was pointed out that the material used in the glass was not as per the orders placed by the railways. In the preliminary inquiry, he was informed by the staff that the glass already had a minor crack, which turned into a major one this afternoon after an electric bolt fell on it.He said a decision would be taken after the inspection whether the coach would continue to run with the cracked glass top. The division is also working on the issues being faced by the passengers,” he said.Sources said an emergency meeting was called by the DRM after the incident took place. He said even though it was a special glass and designed with specifications given by the railways, but considering the safety aspect, the team would take a final call on the coach plying on this route.“The division has already ordered glasses for the coach and it will be replaced within the next one week by the department concerned..