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In yet another first, Train 18 has
fully sealed gangways for easy
movement between coaches. This
also means more effective air-
conditioning and keeps coaches
dust free.
The non-executive chair car has
seats
in
the
usual
3+2
configuration. These European-
style seats have a leather-like
covering with the graded coloring
of purple and pink. The middle
table area of the coach now has
foldable snack tables attached to
it. This closes the gap between the
seat and the table, making it
easier to eat food.
Instead of the aircraft-like
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reclining system where you push
the back support, passengers need
to push forward the seat below,
hence creating a reclining posture.
The feature does not reduce the
space available to the passenger
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sitting behind you. In the case of
executive chair cars, this can be
done with a button.
Train 18 will offer onboard WiFi
which will allow passengers to
play preloaded content on their
personal devices. There are mobile
and device charging points next to
each seat.
Train 18 has continuous windows
for panoramic passenger viewing
experience. The windows also
have touch-based push-up/down
blinds.
Train 18 has two GPS-enabled
information screens at each end of
the coach that will keep you
informed
about
the
next
destination, time of arrival and
the speed.
It has spacious cushioned luggage
racks and toilet occupancy
indicators.
Train 18 is disabled-friendly! The
driver
cabins
allow
for
wheelchairs to be rolled in from
each end of the train and the
trailing coach area next to the
driver cabin has space to park
wheelchairs. The toilets in this
coach are also disabled-friendly.
The propulsion system and other
equipment
are
under-slung
leaving the entire space on board
for
passengers.
With
no
locomotives required to haul it,
the driver cab coach also has
passenger seats.
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The propulsion system and rigid
couplings in the bogie mean jerk
free rides with faster acceleration
and deceleration. The overall
journey time will be cut by at
least 15%.
Train
18
makes
use
of
regenerative braking, making it
more energy efficient. Train 18
will have no power cars or diesel-
based locomotives, hence the
carbon footprint would also be
lower.
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The future train of India is almost
complete. The technological dream has
a seating capacity for 1,128 passengers.
The cost of manufacturing Train 18
under the Make in India movement, is
around Rs. 6 crores. This is 60%
cheaper than the global cost of similar
trains. ICF plans to manufacture two
sets of Train 18 initially and six after
testing the prototype. Train 18 will
change the face of Indian railways by
replacing Shatabdi Express.
Urban Transport Infrastructure | November 2018