Mumbai: The first of the two Anubhuti coaches allotted to Western Railway has rolled into the city, heralding the arrival of comfortable journeys for rail travellers that rivals air travel. Built at a cost of Rs 2.84 crore, both coaches are likely to be attached to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express.
The 56-seater bogies, which simulate the interiors of aircraft, are superior to the much-talked-about Tejas Express, as their seats are spacious and footrests can be raised. The presence of a call attendant button and most importantly — an anti-scratch feature, which protects the overhead luggage compartment and floor from the constant bump and scrape of luggage, also puts these coaches in a league of their own. Apart from these features, the Anubhuti coaches will have facilities such as reading lights and pneumatic doors that open at the touch of a button in order to regulate the air-conditioning. The tray table is similar to the one found in aircraft as they fold into back of the seat in front of the passenger.
The fare for the coach will be higher than the first AC chair car, around '2,000, officials have said.
Prominent features
More leg space
Designer bio-toilets,
Diffused lighting,
Better ergonomics,
Passenger information display in the middle of the coach
Divyang-friendly braille-integrated seat stickers
