Vikash Sharma

Bhubaneswar: Good news for train passengers as they can now experience world-class travel experience in Rajdhani Express.

The Ministry of Railways has decided to replace the rake of Agartala - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Rajdhani Express with Tejas Sleeper coaches with upgraded facilities.

Apart from offering better connectivity with National Capital, the coaches of this new sleeper type Tejas train will provide smart features to passengers and unique travel experience.

The start of the Tejas service is planned for February 15, 2021, an official statement read.

With the introduction of this modern Tejas Sleeper type train for long-distance journey, Indian Railway is making a paradigm shift in the travel experience for the passengers.

"It is planned that 500 such Tejas type Sleeper coaches are manufactured at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and Modern Coach Factory (MCF), production units of Indian Railways in the FY 21-22 which will gradually replace the premium long-distance trains over Indian Railways network," the statement added.

Here is the list of features:

Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. Train will not start until all doors are closed.

Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.

Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.

Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve comfort and ride quality of these coaches.

Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System.

Smart Features: Provided with smart features processed by a centralized processing unit PICCU (Passenger information coach computing unit).

PA/PIS (passenger announcement/passenger information system)
Digital destination board

CCTV- With day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder.

Emergency Talkback for medical or security emergency

On-Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety

HVAC- Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system

Toilet Occupancy Sensor

Water level sensor to indicate water availability

Train Supervisor and Power car Monitoring system (Kiosk): 18.5” touch screen Kiosk is provided in each power car for monitoring the health of the complete rake and also used as a surveillance monitoring station. This LCD is connected to the PICCU system of the power car for visualisation of the power car.

(With PIB Inputs)

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