New Delhi: There are many premium trains in India, but few can match the allure of the Vande Bharat Express which is now highly sought-after among the passengers. Ever since Vande Bharat Express began its journey on February 15, 2019, its popularity has increased by leaps and bounds due to the many modern amenities it provides to the passengers. The semi-high speed superfast express train connects different cities of India with each other and it has greatly brought down the travel time. In this article, we will take a look at what makes Vande Bharat so good for passengers.
Vande Bharat Express: Why is it such a hit among the passengers?
The Vande Bharat Express is one of the prime examples of the ‘Make In India’ success story. The train has been designed and manufactured entirely in India and is the result of the dedicated efforts of Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
What makes the Vande Bharat Express so good for passengers is the fact that it covers the distances at a very high speed and at a reduced duration, along with offering those onboard with all the modern amenities.
It has provided a totally new travel experience to passengers by focusing on speed, safety and service.
Improved coaches
There automatic doors in all coaches along with GPS-based audio-visual passenger information system, Wi-Fi for entertainment purposes, and the seating is very comfortable.
Better toilets
Unlike the toilets that we see in many trains in India, the toilets of the Vande Bharat are extremely spick and span. The lighting is in dual mode and all the toilets are bio-vacuum. Also, all the toilets have touch-free amenities.
Meals and low noise
There is a pantry in every coach with facilities to serve hot meals, hot and cold beverages. The insulation of the coaches keep heat and noise to very low levels for additional passenger comfort. Moreover, the train has Divyang-friendly facilities and a regenerative braking system to save up to 30 per cent of electrical energy.
Also, there are censored interconnecting doors and fully sealed gangways to keep the environment inside free of dust.
Safety of passengers
Vande Bharat Express provides optimum safety to the passengers onboard. The trains have KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) for enhanced safety and every coach has several emergency windows. There are cameras in the coach, excellent fire safety measures with aerosol-based fire detection and suppression system and four emergency lighting in every coach.
Seating facilities
Every coach has a passenger information and communication system and the air inside is cool and free of dust. All classes have side recliner seat facility and Executive Coaches have 180-degree rotating seats.
Other facilities for passengers
The trains have excellent air-conditioning control and heat ventilation with Ultra Violet (UV) lamp for a germ-free supply of air. The train can travel at a maximum speed of 180 kmph, greatly reducing travel time. Also, if a passenger does not opt for meal at the time of booking the tickets and decides to take a meal while onboard the train, he or she can do so now.
The combination of thoughtful amenities and technology makes the journey on Vande Bharat Express a delightful experience. Hence, the train has emerged as such a popular option in India with more and more people traveling by the train nowadays.
The Vande Bharat Express, a Make in India success story, has revolutionized Indian train travel. Its high speed significantly reduces travel time, while modern amenities like comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, clean toilets, and hot meal service enhance the passenger experience. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
