First Humsafar train launched from UP

a. Uttarakhand

b. Uttar Pradesh

c. Madhya Pradesh

d. None of the above

 

Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu flagged off/inaugurated the first Humsafar clan of trains by launching the following services / activities through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan:

• Train No 12595/12596 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar(T) HUMSAFAR EXPRESS(Bi- Weekly)(Via Basti)
• Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar(T) HUMSAFAR EXPRESS(Weekly)(Via Barhni).
• Government decided to launch 4 new products viz, Humsafar, Antyodaya, UDAY and Tejas.
• Among these First Humsafar Express was launched in Dec 2016 catering to Uttar Pradesh.
• Similarly Gatimaan Express, Mahamana Express were also first launched in Uttar Pradesh.
• This Humsafar Train has latest technologies like Vinyl wrapping, high quality curtains, Passenger information system which will enhance the user experience of travelling in this train.
• This train also has safety features like fire & smoke detection system and most of the parts are made of fire resistant materials.

Other features:

• Aesthetically pleasing colour scheme with anti-graffiti coating and distinctive 3D numbering on the exterior.
• Pleasing interiors with attractive and colourfully co-ordinated seats, berths, partitions, curtains, improved/hygienic toilets, film type mirrors, etc.
• Deodoriser, Dustbins, Sleek bottle holders in the cabins
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance of the common areas of the coaches.
• Integrated Braille displays for the visually impaired.
• Hygienic lavatories with odour flushing system
• Global Positioning System (GPS) based Passenger information system
• Passenger announcement system
• Fire and Smoke detection system in the coaches.
• Fire detection and suppression system in the Power cars
• Equipped with Auto Vending Machine and Mini Pantry with Oven/Fridge

What is Humsafar Express?

• Announced by: Ministry of Railways
• Announced in: Rail Budget 2016-17.

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