Vande Bharat Express trains will soon be equipped with 25 features to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers, including a range of passenger-friendly amenities and technical upgrades.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the rakes of Vande Bharat Express, which are under production at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, will come with these enhancements.
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25 improvements are as follows:
- Optimizing the softness of the cushions.
- Enhancing seat recline for increased comfort.
- Managing wash basin depth in lavatories to prevent water splashing.
- Strategically placing mobile charging points for easy access.
- Changing the executive seat’s colour from red to blue for a more pleasing view.
- Improving the extension of the footrest in the executive class.
- Providing secure wheelchair points in Driving Trailer coaches with designated seats.
- Enhancing lavatory lighting for better visibility.
- Upgrading curtain fabrics for improved opacity and tear resistance.
- Ensuring better water flow from the taps.
- Introducing magazine bags for executive seats.
- Adding extra bends to toilet handles for improved grip.
- Standardizing colours for toilet panels.
- Installing accessible hammer box covers for emergencies.
- Implementing emergency talk-back units for quick communication during emergencies.
- Upgrading the fire detection system for increased safety.
- Enhancing air conditioning insulation to maintain better air quality in the coach.
- Introducing smooth touch controls for luggage carrier lights.
- Improving aesthetics inside the coach with single-piece Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic panels.
- Upgrading upper trim panels for better aesthetics and sturdiness.
- Incorporating hatch doors for easier maintenance.
- Repositioning emergency stop push-buttons in the driver control panel for improved accessibility.
- Introducing transparent door assemblies for fire extinguishers in the coach.
- Uniform colour for the driver’s desk to enhance visibility.
- Raising the height of pantographs in areas with higher landscape and OHE positions.
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