शिव की जटाओं से बहती है शिव गंगा - Divyanshu

In order to provide better comfort and enhanced facilities to its passengers, Western Railway has upgraded and further improved a Ist AC LHB coach of Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express o­n experimental basis at its Lower Parel Workshop. Besides providing more comfort and facilities, the coach has been given a contemporary look and feel.

WR has provided high class upholstery and carpet in this coach with superior "touch & feel" similar to that used in European railroads in line with the premium clientele associated with its service. Keeping in mind the convenience...
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of ladies and senior citizens, ergonomically designed wooden ladders have in incorporated in steps form instead of earlier metal ladders to climb up the upper berth.

The illumination in the coach has also been improved with judicious use of advanced LED based lighting system for reading lights and pre anodized aluminum reflectors for compartment lights. A more vibrant and pleasing color scheme has been chosen for the walls. Long lasting anti graffiti PU light blue and cream paint has been extensively used to facilitate easy cleaning of the coach.

WR has also felt the need to improve the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the lavatory. For this, oriental style lavatory floors have been redesigned for swift drainage and easy maintenance. Moreover, large scale use of stainless steel components add to the aesthetics of the coach.

WR also plans to upgrade more Ist AC coaches of Rajdhani Express and August Kranti Rajdhani Express based o­n its feedback in its Lower Parel Workshop.