Uday Express
| UDAY Express | |
|---|---|
| File:Uday Express.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| First service | June 10, 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Website | http://irctc.co.in |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC |
| Seating arrangements | Yes, airline style |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities |
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| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Entertainment facilities | WiFi |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Other facilities |
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| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches rake |
| Track gauge | Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | Avg: 62 km/h Max: 110 km/h |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
UDAY Express or Utkrisht Double Decker Air Conditioned Yatri Express are completely Double-Decker AC chair car trains designed by Indian Railways. The coaches of the train have an anti-graffiti vinyl wrapped exterior and have been given a bright color scheme of yellow, orange and pink - somewhat similar to that of the Tejas Express. The train service has been envisioned as a 'luxury' train service for business travelers. According to Indian Railways, Uday Express will cater to the "busiest routes" and increase carrying capacity by 40%. These trains have a seating capacity of 120 per coach (50 for upper deck, 48 for lower deck and 22 on the ends) as compared to Shatabdis which can seat up to 78.[1][2][3]
The first service was launched on June 10, 2018 between Coimbatore Junction and Bangalore.[4] and it also have halts at Krishnarajapuram, Kuppam, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Coimbatore Jn
The second service was launched on September 26, 2019 between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada and have 7 stops Enoute.
Active services
| Train no. | Train name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22665/22666 | Bangalore City–Coimbatore Uday Express | 419 km | 6 days a week | Southern Railway zone |
| 22701/22702 | Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada Uday Express | 350 KM | 5 days a week except Thu, Sun | South Coast Railway zone |
Proposed services
| Train no. | Train name | Distance | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22625/22626 | Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express | 360 km | [5] |
References
- ^ "Humsafar to Uday: With 4 new trains, Prabhu offers solutions to all". www.hindustantimes.com. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "New train: Indian Railways UDAY Express from Coimbatore to Bengaluru soon; boasts of automatic food vending machines and LCD screens". The Financial Express. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "UDAY Express: Indian Railways' new train for business travellers! Sneak-peek into interior; 15 stunning images". The Financial Express. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "Uday Express: Coimbatore-Bengaluru double-decker train to run from June 10 - Decked up". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "Chennai-Bengaluru double-decker may chug out as UDAY Express". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
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