Gatishakti Express: Railways’ first fully economy AC-3 tier train to run from today

NS Gati Shakti Express For the first time, the newly introduced AC will run with 3 tier economy coaches. The train will be operated to cater to the rush of passengers during the upcoming festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja. This train will make a total of five trips till November 7.

“It is notified for the information of general public that for the convenience of railway passengers and to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festivals, Northern Railway 01684/01683 Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal Gati Shakti Superfast Special Will run the train,” reads the railway notification.

Timing of Gati Shakti Express :

According to Northern Railway, 01684 Anand Vihar Terminal – Patna Junction Gati Shakti Superfast Special train will leave Anand Vihar Terminal at 11.10 hrs on 29th October, 31st October, 2nd November, 5th November and 7th November to reach Patna Junction at 3.45 pm. next day.

In the return direction, 01683 Patna Junction – Anand Vihar Terminal Gati Shakti Superfast Special train will leave Patna Junction at 5.45 pm on 30 October, 1 November, 3 November, 6 November and 8 November to reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 9.50 pm. I’m the next day

Stoppage of Gati Shakti Express:

01684/01683 Gati Shakti Special train will have Economy AC three-tier coaches. It will have stoppages in both the directions at Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Varanasi, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Danapur stations.

Presently, Prayagraj-Jaipur, Prayagraj-Udhampur Express operates with AC-3 Tier Economy Coach.

Features of AC-3 Tier Economy Coach:

The electrical panels have been redesigned while releasing additional floor space for passenger use. These coaches have 83 berths each which is 11 more than the existing three tier AC coaches.

The design of the seats and berths has been improved which are fireproof and with illuminated seat numbers. The coach also has comfortable and ergonomically designed climbing ladders for middle and upper berths along with individual AC vents, reading lights and USB charging sockets for each passenger. Coaches are equipped with elegant bottle holders and foldable snack tables that sink into the side wall.

These coaches also have provision for entry and exit of differently-abled passengers and a toilet door is also handicapped friendly. The toilets are given a modern and elegant look by providing passenger friendly fittings. It also includes self-powered mist type fire extinguishers provided in the electrical control room. The corridor has been provided with luminescent eye markers and illuminated birth indicators. the cost of each coach is ₹2.76 cr and is fit to run at a speed of 160 kmph. The coach was conceptualized, designed and developed during the COVID-19 period.