India's First Air-Conditioned Double-Decker Train Unveiled

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India's First Air-Conditioned Double-Decker Train Unveiled






Commuters in West Bengal enjoyed a ride in the country's first air-conditioned double-decker train on Monday.

The train is being run by Eastern Railways, between Howrah in West Bengal and Dhanbad in neighboring Jharkhand.

The double-level stainless steel coaches have been introduced to cater to the heavy rush of travelers on popular routes, offering air-conditioned travel at a lower cost.

The train has several safety features such as fire retardant upholstery on the seats, as well as a crash-worthy design.

The train has 10 coaches that include eight double-deckers and two power cars.

It can carry 128 passengers in comparison to 78 in chair-car carriages that can be seen on most trains.

The train can run at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.