Suresh Prabhu unveils Antyodaya rail coaches for unreserved passengers

Suresh Prabhu unveils Antyodaya rail coaches for unreserved passengers

Union  Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had unveiled  the new Antyodaya Express, a fully unreserved train for the common man with specially designed colourful coaches(बग्घी). The first Antyodaya Express will be plied (काम में लाना) between Mumbai and Tatanagar, and the second will be between

Ernakulam and Howrah shortly.  As stated in the Union budget these Antyodaya was meant for Aam Aadmi (common man) provided in Antyodaya coaches are similar in first class that will have cushioned seats with aluminium composite panels. The fare structure will be between 10 per cent and 15 per cent more than the regular fare.  These modern coaches are provided with bio-toilets for zero discharge of effluents (अपशिष्ट) and also have toilet occupation indication lights provided at each end near the doorway with better visibility from compartments, a first in general class. Along with cushioned luggage (सामान) racks with coat hooks, the train will also have LED lights and enhanced capacity dustbins