The train will run on the tracks soon. At first, railways will launch train 18 as an inter-city travel train.
Indian railways is all set to replace its high speed premium trains Shatabdi Express with its first semi-high speed train. Named on the year it's being manufactured, Train 18 has been completely made in India.
The train will run on the tracks soon. At first, railways will launch train 18 as an inter-city travel train.
Laded with world-class amenities, train 18 will run at the speed of 160km/hour. As mentioned earlier, Train 18 is an all 'make in India' project manufactured at ICF (Integral Coach Factory) in Chennai.
Train 18 is a 100% 'Make in India' project and the train set is being manufactured at ICF (Integral Coach Factory) in Chennai. ICF claims that Train 18 will be manufactured at half the cost of a similar train set being imported
The first train set will have 16 chair-car type coaches both executive and non-executive. There will be two executive chair cars and 14 non-executive chair cars. The maximum seating capacity of executive chair cars will be 56 passengers, while those of non executive will be 78.
Below are some of the other details you need to know: (Images: Zee Media Bureau)
1. Design
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Train 18 will have a stainless steel car body with LHB as the base design. The train set will be tested at speeds of 180 kmph. Unlike conventional trains, Train 18 will have continuous windows.
2. Comfort comes first
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The train will be fully air-conditioned and will have comfortable seats with diffused lighting
3. Entertainment on-board
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Train 18 will offer passengers on-board WiFi and infotainment. There will also be GPS-based passenger information system
4. Luxurious bathrooms
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The train will possess touch free bathroom fittings
