Gati Shakti Express inaugurated

October 30, 2021

Indian Railway has introduced a special train 01684/01683 called Gati Shakti Express to ease the extra rush of passengers during festive seasons like Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Highlights

Train will run between Anand Vihar Terminal-Patna-Anand Vihar Terminal.
Train has been introduced for the convenience of rail passengers by clearing extra rush of passengers during festivals.
The special train comprises of 20 new 3 AC Economy coaches.
Train No. 01684 will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 11.10 p.m. on October 29 & 31, November 2, 5, & 7 and will arrive at Patna Junction at 03.45 p.m. the next day.
It will halt at Kanpur Central, Prayagraj junction, Varanasi, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, & Danapur stations enroute.

About Gati Shakti Express coaches

The design and look of the Gati Shakti Express train have been improved comprising of illuminated seat numbers and fire proof material.
Each coach is having 83 berths, which is 11 more than the number of berths in existing three tier AC coaches.
New coach has comfortable & ergonomically designed climbing ladders to climb on middle and upper berths.
It comprises of individuals AC vents, USB charging sockets and reading lights for all passengers.
Coaches are also equipped with foldable snack tables as well as elegant bottle holders.
They have been made Divyang-friendly.
Toilets have a modern, elegant look and they provide passenger-friendly fittings.