Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is a Hindi word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Template:Stnlnk, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.
Features
The features included for its fleets are:[1][2][3]
- In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
- Railways has added a changing table for babies in the toilet.
- Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
- 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
- Reading lights for each passenger.
- More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
- Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
- Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
- The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
- GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
- Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
- Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
- Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
- Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
- Khadi bedrolls are provided.[4]
Active services
There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.
It is said to replace Garib Rath Express.
See also
- Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
- Vande Bharat Express
- Antyodaya Express
- Tejas Express
- Uday Express
- Mahamana Express
References
- ↑ Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know(16 September 2019).
- ↑ List of Humsafar Express. indiantrain.in. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool!(16 September 2019).
- ↑ First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train. The Economic Times(15 September 2016). Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf
- ↑ Southern Railway Welcomes You.
External links
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