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Nov 05 2023 (23:23)   22504/Dibrugarh - Kanniyakumari Vivek SF Express (PT)
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Its my personal opinion that IR should introduce atleast one First AC coach in all the trains which are running 2500kms+ and/or 36hrs+ one journey mandatorily alongwith other ameneties complimentary like toileteries and shower card facility onboard included in the 1st AC ticket fare for passengers. Just like in Japanese Railways and Amtrak provides for its passengers. This will really improve the image of Indian Railways' long journey trains which deserve some "hospitality" revamp and improvements.
Views are welcome.
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Oct 14 (08:43)
kirk781^~   4465 blog posts
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Didn't Frontier Mail had attached showers, larger cabins [they opened directly onto platforms] and even servant's quarters back in the day? I think IR can provide uber luxury services if they want so. After all, some of the most expensive and luxurious trains in the world run in India [looks at Maharaja Express]. But I doubt IR would bring anything new to 1A anytime soon.
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Oct 14 (09:25)
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In Vande Bharat Sleeper 1AC they are providing more amenities a shower room with bigger washroom size may be the sure of physically handicaped washroom size in the Loco pilot cabin coach. The fare will be fixed more then the present Rajdhani Duronto fares.
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Oct 14 (23:26)
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We cant and shouldnt compare 3rd class with 1st class...There is a reason why it was and is called 3rd class and whereas the other one is called 1st class........There is totally NO comparison between these two classes...If your logic is implemented then hotel industry wont even exist 🤣 All hotels have different categories of room and services.....If i can pay more for some better experience, then I will pay....atleast once a year.....same applies with flights (economy/premier economy/business/1st class) .....and similarly same can be applied in railways....
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when taking a railway journey was a monopolistic decision...Middle class and Upper middle class now have choices of cheap Flights also....But if i want a better experience then i can opt for 1st class service with EXCLUSIVE SERVICES and AMENETIES....

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Oct 14 (23:38)
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They already don't earn enough from First Class AC coaches, it has mostly been just for rich folks maybe tourists. Also, if we think about installing showers etc, we should also be concerned about the sanitation conditions outside the train, which aren't ideal and, the sanitation of the water used in trains, which many don't trust. But I do agree atleast H1 or HA1 should be there for most high demand trains. Main contender for this coach is Kerala SF in my opinion. Also many NFR trains bound, especially most of the south bound weeklies, Brahmaputra Mail, to name a few, do not have HA1 for reasons that are not known. I'm sure the patronage would be good.
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Oct 14 (23:46)
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Kerala SF
Tamilnadu SF
Mangala Lakshdweep SF
DBRG Vivek
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My point is exactly .....Install a 1st class coach...H1...With all seperate exclusive first class maintenance and comfort.......Already showers are installed in Rajdhani 1st class coaches.....How much it will cost the IR to provide branded toilet ameneties to 20-30 people onboard ? How much it will cost to manage and hire rail hosts ??
Nowadays even private overnight Volvo buses between Kolkata-siliguri have 2 lady hostess for providing services....The bus fare is the highest still people book it.....cant IR provide better ameneties with service onboard Darjeeling Mail or Padatik SF 1st class with higher fare ? I guarrantee that people will opt for this kind of better services....

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Oct 11 (07:29)   Vivek Express: India's Longest Distance Train Journey

SmallTownTraveller^~   5795 news posts
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Indian Railways : 75 घंटे में 4 हजार किलोमीटर का सफर, लंबी दूरी की ट्रेन बना देगी यादगार पल

The Vivek Express (train number 15905/15906) is India's longest distance train, covering over 4,189 kilometers across 9 states in 75 hours. It runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, departing from Dibrugarh in Assam at 7:25 PM and arriving in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu at 10:00 PM. The train has...
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19 coaches including 3 AC, 6 general, and 9 sleeper class coaches, along with a pantry car. It was named Vivek Express in honor of Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary. The train makes 59 stops, connecting northeastern and southern India. The train was declared as India's longest distance train in 2011-12 by the Indian Railways.

Vivek Express (train number 15905/15906) India ka sabse lamba distance train hai, jo 9 states mein 4,189 kilometers se zyada ki distance cover karta hai aur 75 hours mein pura kar leta hai. Ye train hafte mein do din, Mangalwar aur Shanivar, Dibrugarh, Assam se sham 7:25 PM pe chalti...
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hai aur Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu pe raat 10:00 PM pe pahunchti hai. Is train mein 19 coaches hain, jinme 3 AC, 6 general, aur 9 sleeper class coaches hain, aur sath mein ek pantry car bhi hai. Swami Vivekananda ke 150th birth anniversary ke mauke pe ise Vivek Express ka naam diya gaya tha. Train 59 stations pe rukti hai, aur northeastern aur southern India ko connect karti hai. 2011-12 mein Indian Railways ne ise India ka sabse lamba distance train declare kiya tha.
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Oct 08 (22:59)   22504/Dibrugarh - Kanniyakumari Vivek SF Express (PT) | DBRG/Dibrugarh (4 PFs)
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Is there any MPS increase in Dibrugarh Guwahati section?

Many trains like Avadh Assam, Chandigarh Dibrugarh, Vivek Express, Tinsukia SMVT express have been speeded up between Dibrugarh & Guwahati
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Share for Vivekvexp too
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Oct 09 (09:15)
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Look closely and you will find that the trains have been slowed down between GHY and DBRG.
Chandigarh - Dibrugarh:-
Existing: GHY (18:00)- DBRG(05:20) = 11:20 hours
New: GHY (16:45)- DBRG(05:20) = 12:35 hours
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Assam:-
Existing: GHY (02:10)- DBRG(14:05) = 11:55 hours
New: GHY (01:15)- DBRG(14:05) = 12:50 hours

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Oct 09 (09:19)
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MLDTWAG9HC~   1469 blog posts
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But look at timings of Furkating , Mariani, Simalguri etc. They are arriving early in these stations & end slack is increased in NTSK - DBRG
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Oct 09 (09:24)
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MLDTWAG9HC~   1469 blog posts
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Vivek Express was speeded up between Mathabhanga & NJP due to Electrification there . It's new timings in GHY-DBRG has not been released now & I hope Kamrup Express via Guwahati may be speeded up too
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Oct 09 (09:56)
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TinsukiaJunction~   2003 blog posts
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Oct 08 (20:13)   11020/Konark Express (PT) | CSMT/Mumbai CSM Terminus (18 PFs)
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Source Cr X Handle Kindly Update It

Revised Train Timings of Bhubaneswar-CSMT Konark Express (Train No. 11020) & Pune-ADI Duronto Express (Train No. 12298)
Revised train timings are in effect.

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#CentralRailway #RailwayUpdates

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Oct 08 (20:20)
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_/\_:Wef From 14th Oct
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Oct 08 (22:42)
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Oct 08 (19:50)   Dussehra Rush: Trains Packed in Visakhapatnam, Special Services Announced

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కిక్కిరిసిన రైళ్లు

With Dussehra approaching, trains across India are becoming increasingly crowded. Visakhapatnam, in particular, is experiencing a surge in passenger traffic, with both originating and passing-through trains packed. The demand is especially high for trains traveling to and from Secunderabad, with most trains fully booked until October 22nd. This includes popular trains...
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like the Godavari (12727), Garib Rath (12739), Konark (11020), Falaknuma (12703), Visakha Express (17015), Visakha-Mahaboobnagar Express (12861), Duronto (22203), Sambalpur-Nanded (20809), LTT (18519), and Visakha-Nanded Express (20811). The Vande Bharat trains are also in high demand until October 15th, and the Janmabhoomi Express (12805) is fully booked until October 16th. To manage the surge in passenger traffic, the Waltair Division has introduced special passenger trains between Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam Road, operating from October 10th to 16th. Train number 08529 will depart from Visakhapatnam at 10:00 AM daily, arriving in Srikakulam Road at 12:30 PM. The return train, number 08530, will depart from Srikakulam Road at 1:30 PM daily, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 3:55 PM.

Dussehra aane wala hai aur saare trains logon se bhar gaye hain. Visakhapatnam mein bhi train mein bahut zyada crowd hai. Visakhapatnam se jaane wala aur aane wala dono trains bahut packed hain. Secunderabad jaane wala aur aane wala trains ki demand bahut zyada hai. 22 October tak sabhi trains...
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full booked hain. Ismein Godavari (12727), Garib Rath (12739), Konark (11020), Falaknuma (12703), Visakha Express (17015), Visakha-Mahaboobnagar Express (12861), Duronto (22203), Sambalpur-Nanded (20809), LTT (18519), aur Visakha-Nanded Express (20811) jaise famous trains bhi shamil hain. Vande Bharat trains bhi 15 October tak bahut demand mein hain, aur Janmabhoomi Express (12805) 16 October tak full booked hai. Itne zyada passengers ko handle karne ke liye, Waltair Division ne Visakhapatnam aur Srikakulam Road ke beech mein special passenger trains chalaaye hain, jo 10 October se 16 October tak chalegi. Train number 08529 roz subah 10:00 baje Visakhapatnam se chalta hai, aur 12:30 baje Srikakulam Road pahunchta hai. Wapas aane wala train, number 08530, roz dopahar 1:30 baje Srikakulam Road se chalta hai, aur shaam 3:55 baje Visakhapatnam pahunchta hai.
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