Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express becomes fifth train with Vistadome coach

Passengers on the Pune-Secunderabad route of Indian Railways can now enjoy the scenic views on the road during their train journey. Indian Railways Central Railway zone has now added a Vistadome coach to the Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express, making it the fifth train to have a specially designed coach. It is to be noted that travelers will get a chance to enjoy the beauty of the Ujni backwaters, the dam near Bhigwan and the scenic natural scenery of the forest while the train passes through the Ananthagiri hills near Vikarabad.

The Ministry of Railways, sharing pictures of the new Vistadome coach on its official Twitter handle, informed the passengers about the natural amenities that they can enjoy on the Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express. The caption of the post said, “The addition of Vistadome coach in the Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will help passengers to explore the splendid splendor they deserve, especially due to the unique and exceptional features of Vistadome for an enhanced travel experience.” Is. “

It is worth noting that in 2018, Vistadome coaches were installed in the Mumbai-Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express. And since then, they have gained popularity among travelers. Owing to their immense popularity, these coaches will be included in the Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express commencing from June 16, 2021.

Read also: Raksha Bandhan 2022: Indian Railways IRCTC cancels 149 trains on 11 August

Due to high demand of passengers, 3rd Vistadome coach of Central Railway was connected with Deccan Queen on 15th August 2021 and 4th Vistadome coach with Pragati Express on 25th July 2022. Vistadome coach attached to Pune was added from 10th August. Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will be the fifth on Central Railway.


In addition to having a glass roof, the popularity of Vistadome coaches may be due to the coach’s special features, such as wide window panes, LED lights, rotatable seats, and pushback chairs, electrically operated automatic sliding compartment doors, wide side sliding doors, etc. The viewing gallery is not the least, but it is the last.