The NWR has also upgraded the chairs, interiors, carpets, washrooms and other facilities in the train. (Representative/File Photo)
In January 2024, the carriage workshop of Ajmer upgraded and renovated all the 21 coaches of this train which is running at a profit
The double decker train that runs between Jaipur and Delhi has completed 10 years. It has emerged to be the most profitable and popular train running on this route. Tour operators even claim that this train is a better and economical option than the recently launch Vande Bharat, thereby making it a popular choice among passengers.
According to the officials of the North Western Railway (NWR), the Delhi-Jaipur double decker train earns about Rs 2 crore every month compared to other trains running on the same route. The NWR has also upgraded the chairs, interiors, carpets, washrooms and other facilities in the train.
According to a Times of India report, when a tour operator named Sanjay Kaushik was asked if the double decker train can be compared to the Vande Bharat which runs on the same route, he said that the former is more popular owing to its affordable fare and hence it is always in high demand.
The fare of the double-decker express is Rs 490 for the Chair Car, while Vande Bharat passengers have to pay Rs 880. Hence, most passengers prefer the double-decker train which operates in full capacity almost every day.
Passengers will be getting better facilities in the Delhi Jaipur double decker train from now on. Since the coaches of this train were made in 2012-13, it was necessary to upgrade them. In January 2024, the carriage workshop of Ajmer upgraded and renovated all the 21 coaches. The outer panels of the coaches were painted, the toilets were upgraded and provided with electro-pneumatic pressurized flushing system (EPPFS), wash basins, mirrors, sensor-based indicators and better water arrangements.
NWR Chief PRO Sashi Kiran said that the seats have been renovated for comfortable travel. They have been provided with seat cushions, handles and upholstery. The reclining system has been completely replaced. Apart from this, new magazine pockets have been installed for keeping for magazines and newspapers. Good quality window glasses and roller blinds have also been installed.
To make the coach attractive, new flooring and vinyl wrapping has been done in all internal areas. Scratch-resistant vinyl wraps have been used for the luggage racks and sliding doors have been installed in the middle of the coach. The train has also been equipped with energy-efficient LED lights. Additional AC vents have been installed in the deck area.
