Indian trains to get glass ceilings
First carriages to be rolled out in Kashmir Valley
India’s rail operator is planning to introduce carriages with glass ceilings on scenic routes.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that the new luxury carriages are currently being developed at a factory in Tamil Nadu, and the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) expects them to be operational by the end of this year.
According to IRCTC chairman & managing director, AK Manocha, the objective is to promote Indian rail tourism and attract more upscale tourists from both home and abroad.
“The first coach will be tagged in a regular train in the Kashmir Valley while the other two will be part of some train careening through the picturesque Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam,” Manocha was quoted saying by the PTI.
“There are some trains with glass ceiling in foreign countries, like Switzerland, which enjoy the patronage of tourists. We believe such coaches would also give a fillip to rail tourism in India.” As well as glass ceilings, the new carriages are billed as having more legroom and modern “infotainment” systems.
News Source: traveldailymedia.com
You might also like
First InterContinental in India opens in Chennai
InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort to be the most luxurious destination in the “Golden Triangle of Tamil Nadu” InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the highly-anticipated InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort in India.
SriLankan Airlines Hosts Group of Leading Influencers and Actors from South India
SriLankan Airlines hosts yet another exceptional group of Indian celebrities and influencers as part of its continued efforts to revive tourism in Sri Lanka and fortify connectivity in its single
The ‘Ranveer on Tour’ Golden Pass Line Train takes off in Switzerland
It’s clear that Ranveer Singh is #InLoveWithSwitzerland but now the country reciprocated its love for the young super star by dedicating a special ‘Ranveer on Tour’ train on the Golden
