<p>A committee of railway chief engineers will investigate the reasons for the damage caused by torrential rains and gusty winds to SMVT Bengaluru, India's first air-conditioned train station. </p>.<p>The committee will submit its report in a week. Further action will be taken based on the report findings, said Bangalore Central MP, P C Mohan, who visited the station on Thursday. </p>.<p>On Tuesday afternoon, gusty winds blew away a portion of the ceiling of the main facade of the railway station located in eastern Bengaluru's Baiyappanahalli area. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/modi-govt-increased-railways-budget-for-north-east-helped-expedite-projects-ashwini-vaishnaw-1223008.html" target="_blank">Modi govt increased railways budget for North-east, helped expedite projects: Ashwini Vaishnaw</a></strong><br /><br /> </p>.<p>The rains caused the ceiling to leak, sending passengers scurrying for cover. A subway that links all seven platforms was also flooded, and railway authorities had to use a pump to drain the water out. The platforms' granite flooring also became slippery. </p>.<p>Mohan said: "We checked the condition of the subway. A committee of chief engineers from the railways will investigate what caused the damage and submit a report within a week." </p>.<p>He disagreed that the railways prioritised aesthetics over durability and safety. "As part of station modernisation, we are providing more facilities, toilets, seats, escalators, etc. These are necessities, not a luxury," he told DH. </p>
<p>A committee of railway chief engineers will investigate the reasons for the damage caused by torrential rains and gusty winds to SMVT Bengaluru, India's first air-conditioned train station. </p>.<p>The committee will submit its report in a week. Further action will be taken based on the report findings, said Bangalore Central MP, P C Mohan, who visited the station on Thursday. </p>.<p>On Tuesday afternoon, gusty winds blew away a portion of the ceiling of the main facade of the railway station located in eastern Bengaluru's Baiyappanahalli area. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/modi-govt-increased-railways-budget-for-north-east-helped-expedite-projects-ashwini-vaishnaw-1223008.html" target="_blank">Modi govt increased railways budget for North-east, helped expedite projects: Ashwini Vaishnaw</a></strong><br /><br /> </p>.<p>The rains caused the ceiling to leak, sending passengers scurrying for cover. A subway that links all seven platforms was also flooded, and railway authorities had to use a pump to drain the water out. The platforms' granite flooring also became slippery. </p>.<p>Mohan said: "We checked the condition of the subway. A committee of chief engineers from the railways will investigate what caused the damage and submit a report within a week." </p>.<p>He disagreed that the railways prioritised aesthetics over durability and safety. "As part of station modernisation, we are providing more facilities, toilets, seats, escalators, etc. These are necessities, not a luxury," he told DH. </p>