Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is a Urdu word meaning "co-passenger" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.
| Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Active |
| First service | 16 December 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways and IRCTC |
| Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 3A,SL,3E |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering vending machines |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators. |
| Entertainment facilities | Reading lights Electric & USB outlets |
| Baggage facilities | Underseat |
| Other facilities | Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour-control system Passenger information system |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB rake |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
Features
The features included for its fleets are:[1][2]
- In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
- Railways has added a changing table for babies in the toilet.
- Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
- 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
- Reading lights for each passenger.
- More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
- Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
- Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
- The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
- GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
- Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
- Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
- Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
- Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
- Automatic doors
- Khadi bedrolls are provided.[3]
- It has 1.15 times the fare of AC Super fast Express[4]
However most of these Humsafar trains run with regular 3AC coaches without these enhancements. There are only a few trains that run with Humsafar coaches.
Active services
See also
References
External links
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