Tiruchchirappalli Division of Southern Railway has taken further steps in enhancing the passenger comfort in providing the service through Utkrisht Coaches. The first rake of refurbished coaches has been done for the Train No. 12664 Tiruchchirappalli – Howrah Express under Project Utkrisht. This is first “Utkrisht Rake” being rolled out today in the Tiruchchirappalli – Howrah Express.
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In order to improve the...
more... condition of coaches running in Mail/Express trains, Ministry of Railways decided to upgrade 66 pairs of trains comprising of 140 rakes. This endeavour to upgrade trains was named as “Project Utkrisht”. The work was sanctioned for upgradation of rakes in Tiruchchirappalli Division viz., Train No. 12663/64 Tiruchchirappalli – Howrah Express.
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The Rake has been upgraded at a cost of Rs.60 Lakhs and coaches refurbished at GOC Workshop, Ponmalai, Carraige Works Perambur and Loco Works Perambur.