Double-decker trains on select inter-city routes

Move over double-decker buses, it is time now for double-decker railway coaches to ferry passengers between cities.     

Announcing this while presenting the Railway Budget in Lok Sabha today, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee talked about the introduction of the double-decker and that too air-conditioned railway coaches and would be for inter-city travel.     

The coaches would also have superior riding quality and comfort.     

Long-distance passengers in all trains would be able to get on-board infotainment services on Rajdhanis, Shatabdis, and other important long-distance inter-city trains for pleasurable travel experience.     

Field trials are being conducted for introducing environment-friendly green toilets. "We are also planning to conduct trials on vacuum toilets similar to those used in aircraft in a few coaches".     

Apart from this, possibilities would also be explored to depute at least one doctor in long-distance trains.