The AC 3-tier coach, a preferred mode of travel by Indian train commuters for long-distance trips has received a major makeover
The Humsafar Express AC 3-tier coach. Pic/YouTube
The AC 3-tier coach, a preferred mode of travel by Indian train commuters for long-distance trips has received a major makeover. According to Indian Express, the all-AC-3-tier Humsafar Express has USB charging ports, reading lights for all berths, seperate urinals for men in toilets wtih foldable nappy-changing tables for babies and a GPS-enabled screen in each coach to display the locomotive's location.
Each coach has been manufactured for a cost of Rs 2.7 crore.
Two plug points and six USB ports have been installed in each cabin. The top berth's ladder has been modified to provide a more comfortable and secure grip.
The toilet floors is graffiti resistant and won't soil easily with a faucet replacing the steal mug chained to the pipe.
A tiny plastic clip has replaced the steel bangle-type water-bottle holder. Additions like tea and coffee vending machines, CCTV cameras, rear doors, smoke-detector alarms and more.
The Indian Railways makes a profit only with the AC 3-tier and the the coach is awaiting Railway ministry’s final nod, before it hits the tracks later this month.
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