Humsafar Express
| Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
| File:Humsafar coaches.jpg Brand new Humsafar coaches at MCF, Rae Bareli | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| First service | 16 December 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | IRCTC |
| Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 3A, SL |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering Vending Machines |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages, Operated by both state and private operators. |
| Entertainment facilities | Reading Lights Electric & USB outlets |
| Baggage facilities | Underseat |
| Other facilities | Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour control system Passenger information system |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB rake |
| Track gauge | Indian Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper Class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. Its services include long haul routes. The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15-20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper Class fares.
Features
The features included for its fleets are:[1][2]
- In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
- Railways has added a Changing table for babies in the toilet.
- Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
- 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
- Reading lights for each passenger.
- More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
- Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
- Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
- The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
- GPS based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
- Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
- Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
- Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
- Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
- Khadi bedrolls are provided.[3]
Active Services
There are currently 38 sets of Humsafar fleets.
It is said to replace Garib Rath Express.
See also
- Bullet Train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)
- Vande Bharat Express
- Ramayana Express
- Antyodaya Express
- Tejas Express
- Uday Express
- Mahamana Express
References
- ^ "Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know". Livemint. 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool!". Financial Express. 16 September 2019.
- ^ "First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train". The Economic Times. PTI. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ a b http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf
- ^ http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in//view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5782&did=150945197719308D5BD5D7B0ADF48205B5D2748B71EA6.web91
External links
- List of all Humsafar Express Trains
- List of Humsafar Express on India Rail Info
