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Mumbai-Pune train gets new vistadome coaches; see pics
The prestigious Mumbai-Pune Express would now have a Vistadome coach and passengers can enjoy unhindered views of rivers, valleys, waterfalls of the Sahyadri ranges.
Mumbai-Pune train travel gets more scenic with glass-domed vistadome coaches
This train will run with Vistadome coach for the first time on this route, according to the Central Railway.
The views of the Western Ghats while travelling in Vistadome coach in Mumbai-Goa route can now be experienced on Mumbai-Pune route also.
Now, passengers on Mumbai- Pune route can enjoy the scenic beauty and experience being with nature while passing Matheran hill (Near Neral), Songir hill (near Palasdhari), Ulhas River (near Jambrung), Ulhas Valley, areas of Khandala, Lonavala, etc. and the waterfalls , tunnels on South East Ghat section.
The vistadome tourist coaches have larger viewing area including roof top glass and comfortable seats that can rotate up to 180 degrees.
The coaches are connected with GPS-based Public Address-cum Passenger Information System (PAPIS), sunk-in type LED destination board, stainless steel multi-tier luggage racks outside the passenger area, mini pantry to provide refreshments to the passengers, service area consisting of hot case, microwave oven, coffee maker, bottle cooler, refrigerator and washbasin.
The new coaches are also equipped with a CCTV system for onboard surveillance and have aesthetically designed interiors and FRP panelling, FRP modular toilets with pressurised flushing system and bio tanks and automatic fire detection with an alarm system for safe travel.
The new vistadome coaches of Indian Railways will definitely give passengers an unforgettable travel experience
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