Moving casualties through a warship

Could ammunition-handling rails also move casualties?

Yes. In some damaged ships, the overhead shell rails offered a stable way to move casualties through tight internal spaces.

Overhead rails intended for shells could be adapted to carry injured people through a damaged ship. A fixed rail route offered more stability than forcing a stretcher or trolley through confined compartments. The same fittings that moved ammunition could therefore support casualty evacuation after a hit. An ordinary handling system became part of the ship's emergency response.