Commuters relish one-of-a-kind travel experience on Vande Bharat Express
Preparations underway for the flagging off ceremony of Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam, in Secunderabad, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train. (PTI Photo)
HYDERABAD: Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express is nothing less than a joy ride on a super-fast train with top grade facilities and technology.
With a feeling of freshness and crisp air, the automatic doors to the semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad and Tirupati opened to welcome its first set of passengers, who were equally thrilled to experience their first fastest train ride.
High speed and smooth motion were the major attributes of the semi-high speed railway. Air-conditioned coaches, bright coloured tapestry on the seats, red carpet floor and comfortable seating arrangement and hygienic toilets was a one-of-its- kind experience to the passengers.
Safety was the priority with automatic sensor doors, talk back unit and alarm in emergency ensured passenger safety during the journey.
Coaches also had LED screens with display of train details in Hindi, English and Telugu about the date, name of the train, next station and distance to be covered.
Other facilities such as a water boiler, touch lights overhead, announcements about next station, display above the doors for coach details were a user-friendly experience.