Delhi-Jaipur double-decker train flagged off

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The first AC double-decker train services between New Delhi and Jaipur in Rajasthan was flagged off on August 24, from Delhi Sarai Rohilla station by the Indian Railways Minister, Mukul Roy and Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit.

The train, which has a daily service, will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 5.35pm and will arrival time at Jaipur at 10.05pm.

From Jaipur the train will depart at 6.00am and will reach at Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 10.30am.

The AC double-decker train will have only two stops, namely Delhi Cantt. and Gurgaon railway station.

Rail.co has reported that Indian Railways was going to start two new AC double-decker train services that included Delhi-Jaipur and Mumbai-Ahmedabad.

Congratulating Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, which has developed the AC double-decker coaches, the Railway Minister said: “The design of the double-decker coaches was a mighty challenge for the Railways as the entire rail network and coach designs need to meet standard dimensions in length, breadth and height as per bridges, overhead electricity wire, tunnels, etc.

“It is not feasible to either enhance the width of the coach or increase its height.”

“More Passengers can thus travel at most reasonable costs with the comfort of air-conditioned travel. Indian Railways will always deliver greater services to its passengers while keeping costs for these increased comforts minimal to the traveler,” Roy added.

“It is a very useful service between Delhi and Jaipur and will also promote tourism. This train will provide a comfortable ride in air conditioned atmosphere to the passengers. More such services should be introduced for the benefit of the people,” Sheila Dikshit said at the flagging off ceremony.

The Minister of State for Railways, K. H. Muniyappa, Mayor of M.C.D., Meera Aggarwal, chairman, Railway Board, Vinay Mittal, Board Members, general manager, Northern Railway, V. K. Gupta and senior Railway officials were also present on the occasion.

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