Got a chance to cover the 80th Vande Bharat Rake designed specifically for the operation in USBRL(Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link)- Kashmir Valley.
Some specific Amenities which makes the 80th Rake distinguishable from other rakes includes :-
• Heating systems for Water tanks, wiper tanks, plumbing lines, bio tanks.
• Wind Shield with embedded heating elements.
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more... Heaters in the air drier system for proper air brake function.
• Water drainage system to prevent freezing in plumbing lines during stabling
• Wahrooms supplied with warm air from HVAC(Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning) units via branch ducts.
• The rake can sustain the temperature upto from -15°C. to -17°C.
It’s unique above mentioned features ensures reliable performance and passenger comfort in harsh weather conditions of Kashmir valley.
80th Vande Bharat (USBRL) Rake standing at Delhi Safdargunj railway station.