Mumbaikars to travel comfortable, safe now; Western Railway introduces Uttam Rake in its 69th year

News Bharati    06-Nov-2019
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Mumbai, November 06: Citing the auspicious occasion of 69th Foundation Day of Western Railway, the Indian Railways today introduced the state-of-the-art Uttam rake in its inaugural run as ladies special local train from Churchgate to Virar.
 
With its distinctive features like, provision of CCTV surveillance system in all coaches, improved dual lock stopper with dual slot handles windows, high backrest seats, red emergency buttons, Uttam rake has improved interiors and advanced features to bring more comfort for Mumbaikars.

 
 
The rake also consists of the provision of Fibre Reinforced Plastic seats in Second Class coaches with wooden finishing for better aesthetics. "Wider and improved grab handles for better grip along with latest Brushless DC fans have been installed in all coaches which consumes 30 per cent less energy than conventional fans", the statement read.
 
"The new rake will run on its normal services from 6th November, 2019 with 10 services a day. It while saving energy, will feature posters about Western Railway’s journey as an effective transport medium, various landmarks of Mumbai, inspirational quotes and posters of iconic women achievers to make the journey more enriching and delightful", it added.
 
Western Railways introduced world’s first ever 'Ladies Special' local train on 5th May, 1992 and India’s first ever 'Air-Conditioned EMU' train on 25th December, 2017 on Mumbai Suburban section. Only two Uttam rakes have been built at the integral coach factory in Chennai so far, out of which the other has been given to South Central Railway.