<p> Trolley services for catering, polite uniformed staff and on board entertainment are some of the changes slated to be introduced in the Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains from October.<br /><br />Aiming at enhancing the experience of passengers travelling by these premier trains, the Railways has undertaken a complete makeover exercise in 30 trains —15 Rajdhani and 15 Shatabdi — at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore.<br /><br />Targeting the festive season, which begins from October, the Railways have launched a three-month programme under Project Swarn (gold) to refurbish coach interiors, improve toilets and maintain cleanliness in coaches.<br /><br />There have been complaints pertaining to catering, punctuality, toilet cleanliness and the quality of linen, among others, in these trains.<br /><br />It has been decided to improve services in these premier trains significantly and accordingly, Project Swarn has been launched with a three-month timeline, said a railway ministry official involved in the project.<br /><br />The project also envisages strengthening of the security system in trains, with adequate escort personnel by RPF.<br /><br />The Rajdhani Express meant for Mumbai, Howrah, Patna, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar are among the 15 Rajdhani trains selected for the service upgradation.<br /><br />The Shatabdi trains of Howrah-Puri, New Delhi-Chandigarh, New Delhi-Kanpur, Howrah-Ranchi and Anand Vihar-Kathgodam are among the 15 trains selected for the makeover exercise.<br /><br />Steps will be taken for improving punctuality by reducing delays in premier trains, he said. Catering will also be a focus area.<br /><br />The staff will be specifically trained on hygiene and the use of trolley for serving food in premier services as part of the exercise. <br /><br />A new uniform has also been designed for the staff.</p>
<p> Trolley services for catering, polite uniformed staff and on board entertainment are some of the changes slated to be introduced in the Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains from October.<br /><br />Aiming at enhancing the experience of passengers travelling by these premier trains, the Railways has undertaken a complete makeover exercise in 30 trains —15 Rajdhani and 15 Shatabdi — at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore.<br /><br />Targeting the festive season, which begins from October, the Railways have launched a three-month programme under Project Swarn (gold) to refurbish coach interiors, improve toilets and maintain cleanliness in coaches.<br /><br />There have been complaints pertaining to catering, punctuality, toilet cleanliness and the quality of linen, among others, in these trains.<br /><br />It has been decided to improve services in these premier trains significantly and accordingly, Project Swarn has been launched with a three-month timeline, said a railway ministry official involved in the project.<br /><br />The project also envisages strengthening of the security system in trains, with adequate escort personnel by RPF.<br /><br />The Rajdhani Express meant for Mumbai, Howrah, Patna, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar are among the 15 Rajdhani trains selected for the service upgradation.<br /><br />The Shatabdi trains of Howrah-Puri, New Delhi-Chandigarh, New Delhi-Kanpur, Howrah-Ranchi and Anand Vihar-Kathgodam are among the 15 trains selected for the makeover exercise.<br /><br />Steps will be taken for improving punctuality by reducing delays in premier trains, he said. Catering will also be a focus area.<br /><br />The staff will be specifically trained on hygiene and the use of trolley for serving food in premier services as part of the exercise. <br /><br />A new uniform has also been designed for the staff.</p>
