UPGRADATION OF HOWRAH-YESVANTPUR DURONTO EXPRESS UNDER PROJECT “UTKRISHT”
In order to improve the condition of coaches running in Mail/ Express trains, Indian Railways launched “Project Utkrisht” in April, 2018 to upgrade 66 pairs of trains comprising of 140 rakes.
The first Upgraded rake of 12245/12246 Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Express under “Project Utkrisht” left Howrah for Yesvantpur yesterday (01-02-2019) morning. The upgradation work of remaining two rakes of Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Express will also be completed within this financial year. The estimated cost of upgradation of each rake is Rs.60 lakh.
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more... is the second train which is upgraded as “Utkrisht” in South Eastern Railway. Earlier, in the month of December, 2018, the upgradation work of one rake of 22213/22214 Shalimar-Patna Duronto Express was completed and put into service on 24-12-2018. Two rakes of 22891/22892 Howrah-Ranchi Intercity Express will also be upgraded under the “Project Utkrisht” very soon.
MAJOR FEATURES OF UPGRADATION
• Interior and exterior vinyl wrapping
• Epoxy flooring in lavatory
• LED based night light-cum-berth indication light
• Renovated Pantry Car
• Unified passenger information sticker for complaint/fire safety/assistance from on board staff
• High quality sanitary fittings
• Bacteria free liquid soap dispenser and toilet paper dispenser in all AC coaches
• Inside coach indication board
• Retro reflective outside destination board
• Foldable stainless steel snack table in first AC coaches
• Holding brackets for mobile phone charging
• Printed fire resistance curtains in AC Coaches
• Modified design of upper berth climbing ladder in First AC Coach etc.
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