14 July 2020 – Indian Railways creates post COVID-19 coach

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Social Services, Transportation
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans; Research and development
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Railways

Overview: Indian Railways’ production unit, Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, has developed a Post Covid Coach to fight Covid 19. This Post Covid Coach has design improvements in the coach like handsfree amenities, copper-coated handrails & latches, plasma air purification and titanium di-oxide coating for Covid free passenger journey.
Full details here: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1638516

Type of Justification: Learning from other jurisdictions, Scientific Evidence (e.g. academic paper, report)