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3 train services for reserved passengers to be introduced

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New Delhi, Feb 25: Introduction of three select train services -Humsafar, Tejas and UDAY- for reserved passengers was one of the highlights of the Railway Budget 2016-17 presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Thursday, Feb 25.

Humsafar would be fully air conditioned third A C service with an optional service for meals. Tejas on the other hand would showcase the future of train travel in India.

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Operating at speeds of 130 kmph and above, it will offer onboard services such as entertainment, local cuisine and wi-fi through service providers, while ensuring accountability and improved customer satisfaction.

Humsafar and Tejas will ensure cost-recovery by way of tariff and non-tariff measures. Railways will also introduce overnight double-decker -Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express on the busiest routes, which has the potential to increase carrying capacity by almost 40 per cent.

PTI

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