Future of train travelling? Suresh Prabhu flags off new vistadome coaches

April 16, 2017 16:47

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today flagged off the trial run of vistadome coaches between Visakhapatnam and Araku stations.

According to reports, the train service for passengers is likely to be rolled out by Thursday.

The vistadome coaches will have features like glass roofs, LED lights, rotatable seats, GPS-based information system etc.

The air-conditioned tourist coaches with large glass windows will enable tourists an uninterrupted view of the valleys to enjoy the scenic beauty of Araku.

The coaches are specially designed to give a panoramic view to passengers. "The coaches are equipped with observation lounge, Infotainment system, wide side door for Divyangs, automatic sliding compartment door," Prabhu said.

According to the railways, the cost of coaches is around Rs 4 crore for four coaches inducted for the trial run.

Image: The interior of the coach with glass roofs, LED lights, rotatable seats, GPS-based information system

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