December 6th, Friday : MIC Electronics Limited (MICEL), a pioneer in LED lighting and electronic display systems, has unveiled its Emergency Light Unit (ELU) to address safety challenges in railways during power outages and emergencies. The product is set to undergo pilot testing on Vande Bharat trains and coaches, with final approval anticipated within 15 to 25 days, subject to the successful completion of these trials. Following the pilot phase, MICEL plans a phased rollout based on performance assessments and feedback from railway authorities.

The ELU is designed to cater to various railway systems, including long-distance trains and suburban networks. High-risk areas and routes with dense passenger traffic will be prioritized for deployment, ensuring maximum safety impact. As an innovative tool, the ELU is outfitted with such features such as automatic during power black-out, longer backup to provide adequate lighting during emergencies, LED-based illumination that is more efficient and consumes less energy, Compact and sturdy construction, compatibility with existing railway system; making the ELU an essential component for emergency evacuation, visibility, and continuity of operations.

Currently, ELU has received the Capacity and Caliber Assessment (CCA) approval from the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), and the final approval and certification will be granted within the coming weeks The solution has been designed for all types of railway service including, long-distance and suburban networks but its deployment priorities will be high risk and dense traffic areas and services This innovative product underscores MICEL’s dedication to passenger safety, combined with Indian Railways’ focus on safety enhancement.

The product has been designed taking into consideration the needs of Indian Railways and the RCF has offered information on railway needs and has done the initial testing of the product for compatibility and durability. The RCF would also be central to deploying ELUs in passenger coaches. The product will initially be deployed in certain Vande Bharat train services in the form of pilot services. Depending on the performance and feedback it will be rolled out to all trains and systems.

Additionally, MICEL would also significantly participate in the deployment of the product whereby railway employees will be trained in the use of the product, and the company will develop a support team that will address any problems in the product

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Rakshit Mathur, Chief Executive Officer of MIC Electronics Limited, said, “The Emergency Light Unit redefines our capabilities at MICEL and also underscores our focus on safety. This product pays tribute to continued partnership with Indian Railways for enhancing security for the passengers and setting new benchmarks in emergency preparedness.”

Notably, MICEL has also previously installed sophisticated LED display systems for the Indian Railways and has gained recognition for energy-efficient lighting in public infrastructures.In addition to this, MICEL will be introducing state of the art product line series in the near future. These products are all set to be the game changer for the overall industry