Double-decker Shatabdi train to run between Mumbai, Goa

The first double-decker air conditioned train between Howrah and Dhanbad was flagged off in October 2011

Double-decker Shatabdi train to run between Mumbai, Goa
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 24 2015 | 7:31 PM IST
India's first AC double-decker Shatabdi train will soon run between Mumbai and Goa.

Goa, a popular beach destination in the country, attracts tourists from all over the country and the proposed double-decker service will be a boost to tourism, a senior Railway Ministry official said.

There is a proposal to run the train between Mumbai and Goa to cater to the growing demand by tourists, the official said.

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The first double-decker air conditioned train between Howrah and Dhanbad was flagged off in October 2011, and since then the service is operational between many cities, including Ahmadabad-Mumbai, Chennai-Bangalore, Delhi-Jaipur and Delhi-Lucknow.

Shatabdi Express, a premier service of railways, connect Metro cities with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or business. Shatabdi trains return to the station of origin the same day.

AC double-decker trains are equipped with modern amenities and its coaches have special features for comfortable travelling with a seating capacity for around 1,500 passengers.

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First Published: Oct 24 2015 | 7:13 PM IST

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