Express- Indian Railway՚s Luxury Double-Decker Train
The work on shells of the double-decker train is underway, some coaches are already being painted and the furnishing work will start soon, an RCF official told.
This double-decker train service was first announced in Railway Budget 2016.
Difference between New UDAY Express Train and the 2018 Version
Indian Railways introduced its first UDAY Express train last year between Coimbatore and Bengaluru.
The key difference between the new UDAY Express train and the 2018 version is that the latter was introduced after refurbishing an existing double-decker rake.
The new UDAY Express train is being manufactured from scratch at RCF, instead of upgrading an old rake.
Features of 2018 UDAY
The luxury UDAY Express train will offer a comfortable option to business travellers, feels Indian Railways.
According to the RCF official quoted above, every third coach of the double-decker UDAY Express will have a dining area which will also boast of a food⟋snacks and coffee vending machine.
While coaches of UDAY Express will be able seat up to 120 passengers, those with the dining area will have a capacity of 104 passengers.
The new UDAY Express train will have an orange and yellow exterior, similar to that of the Tejas Express.
Anti-graffiti vinyl-wrapped exterior
Shatabdi-style comfortable seats
Automatic sliding doors connecting coaches
Food and coffee vending machines in dedicated dining areas