Published: Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 on 11:30 IST
Swank rail coaches with transparent roof for 3D feel of the mountains and comfy seats with oscillating fans as used along the lush green Darjeeling railway were formally put in service on the Neral-Matheran mini railway train for tourists on Monday.
‘’The coaches, at a cost of Rs25 lakh per coach, will allow tourist to get a three-dimensional view of the green surroundings as the train climbs about 2,500 feet from Neral to Matheran. With broad windows on either sides and an open to sky roof, the train will offer a 3D view,’’ Sumeet Sharma, chief works manager of Parel workshop said.
DNA had reported in June that the Central Railway was working on plans to build swankier coaches for the popular 104-year-old Neral-Matheran line.
The two first class, five second class and one guard coach were lined up at Neral station painted in royal blue with narrow white stripes, an upgraded colour scheme.
“The splatter of the first rains on the transparent polycarbonate roof will add to the atmosphere as the train will negotiate curves and gradients,” CR spokesperson Ashok Singh added.
‘’The old coaches had wooden seats and hand brakes etc, but the new ones have been built on superior technology and sturdy design of wheels and base. They have additional safety features for the safety of passengers,’’ Sharma added.
‘’The coaches also have advanced facilities like mobile charging points, ivory panels, bottle and magazine holders in both the classes with the first class compartment having oscillating fans and sun-shade curtains too,’’ another spokesperson Anil Jain said.
Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_the-spanking-new-matheran-toy-train_1605698#top
Swank rail coaches with transparent roof for 3D feel of the mountains and comfy seats with oscillating fans as used along the lush green Darjeeling railway were formally put in service on the Neral-Matheran mini railway train for tourists on Monday.
‘’The coaches, at a cost of Rs25 lakh per coach, will allow tourist to get a three-dimensional view of the green surroundings as the train climbs about 2,500 feet from Neral to Matheran. With broad windows on either sides and an open to sky roof, the train will offer a 3D view,’’ Sumeet Sharma, chief works manager of Parel workshop said.
DNA had reported in June that the Central Railway was working on plans to build swankier coaches for the popular 104-year-old Neral-Matheran line.
The two first class, five second class and one guard coach were lined up at Neral station painted in royal blue with narrow white stripes, an upgraded colour scheme.
“The splatter of the first rains on the transparent polycarbonate roof will add to the atmosphere as the train will negotiate curves and gradients,” CR spokesperson Ashok Singh added.
‘’The old coaches had wooden seats and hand brakes etc, but the new ones have been built on superior technology and sturdy design of wheels and base. They have additional safety features for the safety of passengers,’’ Sharma added.
‘’The coaches also have advanced facilities like mobile charging points, ivory panels, bottle and magazine holders in both the classes with the first class compartment having oscillating fans and sun-shade curtains too,’’ another spokesperson Anil Jain said.
Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_the-spanking-new-matheran-toy-train_1605698#top