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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.
Views are welcome.
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Though this old post it popped due to some rating today.
For Howrah Chennai coromondal takes 26hrs journey and 3AC costs Rs 1825 while 1AC costs 4460. Now coming to revenue 1825x72 = 1,31,400 while 4460×24 = 1,07,000. In IR the only classes that get breakeven operating costs is 3AC which means 1AC is lower priced by nearly 15%. So what more IR can provide to travellers.
For Howrah Chennai coromondal takes 26hrs journey and 3AC costs Rs 1825 while 1AC costs 4460. Now coming to revenue 1825x72 = 1,31,400 while 4460×24 = 1,07,000. In IR the only classes that get breakeven operating costs is 3AC which means 1AC is lower priced by nearly 15%. So what more IR can provide to travellers.
Irrelevant comparison.
Kindly read the 1st sentence of my original post.
2500kms or/and 36+hours travel journey should be the criteria.
The more the travel distance/duration, better will the hospitality oppurtunities in a 1st AC coach.
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Kindly read the 1st sentence of my original post.
2500kms or/and 36+hours travel journey should be the criteria.
The more the travel distance/duration, better will the hospitality oppurtunities in a 1st AC coach.
Moreover...
more...
It's a relevant comparision whether you agree or disagree whether it's 1500km or 2500km. 26hrs or 36+hrs any AC coach should earn the revenue of 3AC or near to that and the seating capacity and fares are fixed accordingly for coaches. Individual hospitality exclusive to 1AC need separate staff and more amenities means more operating expenditure and IR need to raise the fares for the service by 10-15% even for Rajdhani services. A 4 star accommodation costs Rs 4000-5000 per 24 hours and 36hrs means Rs 6000-7500.
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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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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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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Many trains like Avadh Assam, Chandigarh Dibrugarh, Vivek Express, Tinsukia SMVT express have been speeded up between Dibrugarh & Guwahati
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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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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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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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