Ameya Sathaye, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, sarkaritel.com onboard Vande Bharat Express ( Train 18 ) flag off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Train 18’s top features:

Automatic doors and a sliding footstep

The T-18 experience begins before you even get on the train. The sliding automatic doors come with a sliding footstep that opens up when the train arrives at the platform. (No need to practise your high jump skills any more).

Fully air-conditioned and designed for space

Train 18 has 16 coaches in all, with a capacity for over 1,100 people. This includes two executive chair cars with a maximum seating capacity of 56 and 14 non-executive chair cars which can seat 78 passengers.Speed and efficiency

The train is expected to cut travel time by 15% compared to Shatabdi Express trains, operating at a maximum efficiency of 160 kmph. It is designed to save diesel and is fitted with an advanced regenerative break system that saves power.

Eyes on you

The train is fitted with CCTV cameras in each compartment. This is to monitor movement of passengers around the doors, as well as for security within the coach. The automatic doors open only when the train has halted, and the train starts again only once all the doors are closed.

Touch-free toilets!

If using the bathrooms on the train is your biggest worry while travelling, don’t fret. Train 18 has zero discharge bio-vacuum toilets with touch-free bathroom fittings. No more carrying around litres of hand sanitizer!

Leg room

The connecting areas of the train are spacious and can be accessed through the automatic doors. Perfect for that mid-journey jog or stretch. Even the luggage rack has more space than regular trains. (But we still recommend against packing for an army).

Wi-Fi

You don’t have to stare out of the window pensively watching the world go by anymore. You can stay glued to your screens for as long as you like and take advantage of the on-board Wi-Fi, infotainment facilities and GPS-based passenger information system.

PWD-friendly

The train is fitted with features that make it easier for Persons With Disability (PWD) to travel. This includes PWD-friendly toilets and ample space for wheelchairs in the coaches.

Climate control

To save on energy and keep you from freezing unnecessarily, the train has an intelligent air-conditioning system that automatically adjusts according to the climate and occupancy of the compartments.

More features, including 360-degree rotating seats

The T-18 boasts of plush interiors, diffused LED lighting, charging points beneath every seat, individual touch-based reading lights, auto-sensor taps, modern pantry services and a modular luggage rack. The rotating seats are fitted in the executive coaches, so you can spin around to whichever direction you please.