Features of New Delhi-Kathgodam Shatabdi Express, India’s Gold Standard train

The compartment aisle has been marked with fluorescent strips which would guide travelers in the dark.

The New Delhi-Kathgodam Shatabdi Express will be launched today. It is part of the Railways' Swarn Project which aims at renovating premium trains such as the Rajdhani and Shatabdi.

The trains which are being upgraded at a cost of Rs 50 lakh will have new on-board entertainment, trolley service for catering, a new coach interiors, automatic doors and clean toilets.

The security system too will be enhanced with the installation of CCTVs, more RPF personnel among others. The Railways has focused on areas such as aesthetics, hygiene and entertainment. The interiors have been re-done with vinyl wrapping.

The compartment aisle has been marked with fluorescent strips which would guide travelers in the dark. The exteriors have been given an anti graffiti coating.

The toilets would have dustbins, personal seat covers, automatic odour and hygiene control systems. Disposable headrest covers have been provided for executive class while all coaches will have integrated Braille signages.
The passengers would also be able to enjoy HD streaming through Wifi hotspots.

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