A LOOK AT KASHMIR'S FIRST LUXURY TRAIN COACHES

20  OCT, 2023

Dristi Sharma

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Kashmir has introduced the brand new Vistadome train coaches for luxury trips through its scenic fields and orchards with the Pir Panjal range in the backdrop.

kashmir's train

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The Vistadome coaches have been added to the south Kashmir’s Banihal and central Kashmir’s Srinagar route.

the route

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These coaches feature a glass ceiling and large windows, providing passengers with a 360-degree view of the breathtaking landscapes along the way.

a 360-degree view

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J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the coaches on October 19, 2023.

the INAUGURATION

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Following the inauguration, he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing Vistadome train services in the Kashmir Valley in a official meeting

LG PRAISED MODI

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These coaches come equipped with large glass window, inbuilt GPS-based information systems, LED lights, rotatable seats and even glass ceilings to panoramic views.

about the coaches

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The valley will soon get a Vande Bharat Express, once the railway line connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country is completed

vande bharat in KASHMIR SOON

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These services are anticipated to have a profound impact on tourism and contribute to the economic growth and cultural enrichment of the area.

WHY NOW?