2019 TRAIN-18

The Railways is likely to begin the commercial run of the much awaited TRAIN 18 between Delhi and Varanasi next week ,just ahead of the KUMBH MELA in Prayagraj(Allahabad) which begins on january 14. 

The train will run at a speed of 160 kmph will reduce journey time between the 2 cities from the present 11hr 30min to 8hr .

During a test run on sunday ,the train 18 reached the 180 kmph speed. Officials said it can touch 200 kmph speed.

So what makes the TRAIN 18 so special ???

here's a look at some of its premium features :-

• it is produced under MAKE IN INDIA campaign.
• have automatic doors with retractable footsteps.
• contains modular toilets with bio-vacuum system.
• AC coaches.
• on board wifi ,infortainment and GPS based passenger information system.
• 360 rotational seats which can be aligned in travel direction.
• roller blinds and diffused LED lightings.
• 2 executive compartments with 52 seats each.
• trailer coaches comprise 78 seats each equipped with cctv cameras.
• accessible toilets for people with disability.

The train is designed by the ICF without any technology transfer. Priced at over 100 crore per rake ,

it is a fully hi-tech train whose maximum production is done in India.

The Railway Minister Mr Piyush Goyal tweets on his twitter handle - "Need for Speed : Train 18 seem cruising at a sustained 180 Kmph ,officially becoming the fastest train in India."