Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is a Urdu word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.

Humsafar Express
Humsafar Express coaches at MCF, Raebareli
Overview
Status	Operating
First service	16 December 2016; 5 years ago (2016-12-16)
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways and IRCTC
Website	http://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Class(es)	3A, SL
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering vending machines
Observation facilities	Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators.
Entertainment facilities	Reading lights Electric & USB outlets
Baggage facilities	Underseat
Other facilities	Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour-control system Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB rake
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed	130
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways

Features

The features included for its fleets are:[1][2]

• In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
• Railways has added a changing table for babies in the toilet.
• Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
• 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
• Reading lights for each passenger.
• More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
• Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
• Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
• The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
• GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
• Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
• Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
• Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
• Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
• Automatic doors
• Khadi bedrolls are provided.[3]

Active services

There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.

See also

• Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
• Vande Bharat Express
• Antyodaya Express
• Tejas Express
• Uday Express
• Mahamana Express

References

External links

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