The Double Decker trains are one of the most unique locomotives operated by the Indian Railways. The train has a bi-level seating arrangement for passengers, with regular seats also being available. The train was designed for superfast travel between short and busy routes, with the Howrah Dhanbad express being the first of its kind, starting operation in 2011.
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Ans: Most of the operational Double Decker Express fleet is air-conditioned. Non-AC variants, however, are still being operated along the Mumbai-Surat and Mumbai-Valsad routes.
ÂAns: The excellent engineering of the Double Decker Express makes it capable of high-speed travel, reaching a maximum speed of 130 km/hr. Although the average speed of the train is much lower at around 55 km/hr.
ÂAns: The train mostly operates on short routes, taking only about a few hours. The few trains that operate on longer routes all have attached pantry cars and toilets.
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