Railways is planning to introduce AC double decker coaches in 'Yuva' trains, which would cater to the young generation and run at 150 km per hour. According to official sources, the trains will be launched soon between Delhi-Kolkata and Mumbai-Delhi as a pilot project.<br/> <br/>The double decker coaches will be equipped with chair cars for seating arrangements like Shatabdi trains. There will be a total 108 seats in the train and the entire double decker will be air conditioned.<br/> <br/>Being developed at Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, the new AC double decker will be six inches taller than the existing ones running between Mumbai-Pune and Surat-Mumbai.<br/> <br/>It is being made fully AC to prevent dust entering the lower deck as it is at par with the platform. A prototype coach is being readied at Kapurthala and it is expected to be completed by January 26 next for a trial run on the tracks. <br/> <br/>Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced the introduction of the Yuva trains dedicated specially for the young generation in the Rail Budget.<br/> <br/>
News On AIR | October 27, 2009 10:06 AM
'Yuva' trains to have AC double decker coaches