Indian Railways to upgrade 100 Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi trains

The article reports that Indian Railways plans to upgrade around 100 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi services. The Railway Board has directed zonal heads to prepare detailed action plans. Upgrades will begin soon after the plans are finalised and will include improvements to washrooms, doors, locks, washbasins, flushing systems, drainage, seat upholstery, charging ports, snack tables, footrests, armrests, roller blinds, and magazine pockets. Additional enhancements cover prevention of jerks in coaches and gangways, interior panels and flooring, digital passenger information systems, CCTV, and exterior coach aesthetics, window glasses, and destination panel boards.

An official order dated April 23 directs upgrades to passenger interfaces in Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi rakes, focusing on enhanced aesthetics, comfort, service levels, and maintenance of the coaches in good fettle, with upgrades to be carried out as part of the plan.

The Railway Board issued an order advising all zonal railways to undertake detailed rake audits to identify deficiencies in Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi rakes and to prepare a short-term action plan with timelines for rectification and monitoring.