Vistadome Trains Details

Indian Railway has launched Vistadome trains to boost tourism by rail, linking various tourist spots nationwide. These trains offer modern amenities designed to enhance passengers’ comfort and convenience. The concept was initially introduced on the Jan Shatabdi Express route between Mumbai and Madgaon in 2018, providing travellers with stunning views of the Western Ghats. Below are the specifics of the Glass-roofed trains/Vistadome train services provided by the Indian Railway

Glass – Roofed Vistadome Tourist Trains : Indian Railway

• Vistadome Trains : Details
• Vista Dome Coaches/Trains List
• Vistadome Trains / Coaches : Special Features

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Western Railway announced that Train Nos.12931/12932 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Double Decker Express with effect from date 04/07/23, Vista Dome coach (EV1) has been withdrawn.

Vista Dome Coaches/Trains Details

Vista Dome Coaches : Booking

• You can book the tickets from Railway website, so go to Railway website,
• Login by entering your user name and password on the website ✅ www.irctc.co.in. You should enter the ✅ Captcha in the prescribed column.
• Enter From and To stations, Journey date, category.
• But for the Class, select only AC Chair Car or Exective Chair Car for Vistadome Coaches booking, and deselect all other classess.
• Then you can see all the fare details.
• To book tickets, click on the “Book Now” button under the availability option.
• In the next pages, you can see Passenger Details, Review Booking, and Payment options.
• For further details regarding Train Ticket Booking, go to Railway Ticket Enquiry

Vista Dome Coaches/Trains List

Shatabdi Express with Additional Vistadom Coach (AC Chair Car)

The railway authorities have opted to prolong the enhancement of an extra Vistadom coach (AC Chair Car) for the 12041/12042 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express on a temporary basis, departing from Howrah and New Jalpaiguri between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024, excluding Sundays. Consequently, the Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express will operate with a total of 15 coaches during this period.

Updated : July, 2024

Train Nos.12041/12042 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express with Vistadome Coach

Eastern Railway announced that Railway has decided to augment o­ne Vistadome coach wtih Train Nos.12041/12042 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express with effect from 01.07.2024 to 30.06.2025 (on nominated days) o­n temporary basis. Hence, the train will run with 15 coaches instead of 14 coaches.

Updated : October, 2023

In October 2023, the introduction of Vistadome coaches on the Badgam-Banihal train enhanced the travel experience in Jammu and Kashmir.

Agartala – Jiribam, Guwahati – Naharlagun : Vistadome Coaches Under NF Railway

N. F. Railway introduced additional Vistadome coaches on various routes. These new coaches have been deployed between Agartala – Jiribam, Guwahati – Naharlagun, and most recently, between New Jalpaiguri – Howrah. The decision was prompted by the growing demand for enhanced travel experiences and to explore the untapped tourism potential of the region.

Updated : 04.07.2023

Vistadome Coach Train No.13053 UP Howrah – Radhikapur Kulik Express

Eastern Railway has arranged for attachment of a Vistadome coach in the 13053 UP Howrah – Radhikapur Kulik Express. This initiative aims to provide passengers with an exceptional travel experience, combining comfort and panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.

Updated : 30.06.2023

Train Nos.12041/12042 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express

Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Additional Vistadom Coach

Eastern Railway announced that for better comfort & to accommodate more passengers, Railway has decided to augment o­ne(01) additional Vistadom coach (AC Chair Car) with 12041/12042 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express o­n temporary basis leaving Howrah & New Jalpaiguri from 03.07.2023 to 31.08.2023 (except Sunday) . Thus, Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express will run with 15 coaches instead of 14 Coaches.

Train Nos.13053/13054 Howrah – Radhikapur – Howrah Kulik Express

Howrah – Radhikapur – Howrah Kulik Express Additional Vistadome Coach

Eastern Railway announced that for better comfort & to accommodate more passengers, Railway has decided to augment o­ne(01) additional Vistadome coach (AC Chair Car) with 13053/13054 Howrah – Radhikapur – Howrah Kulik Express o­n permanent basis leaving Howrah from 03.07.2023 & leaving Radhikapur from 04.07.2023. Thus, Howrah – Radhikapur – Howrah Kulik Express will run with 15 coaches instead of 14 Coaches.

Updated : 12.04.2023

Vistadome coach in Tejas Express

Central Railway announced that on 11.04.2023 CR have decided to add o­ne more Vistadome coach in Train No 22119/22120 CSMT – Karmali Tejas Express with effect from 14.04.2023.

Revised Composition: Two Vistadome coaches, 11 AC chair cars, o­ne AC Executive Chair Car and Two Luggage, generator cum brake vans.
Waiting list passengers of both the trains are requested to check the status of their tickets before boarding the train.

Updated : 11.10.2022

Additional Vistadome Coaches added to fulfil the demand of tourists during festive season

The Northeast Frontier Railway has attached o­ne additional Vistadome coach each in train no. 15888/15887 (Guwahati – Badarpur – Guwahati) Vistadome Tourist Express & 12088/12087 (Guwahati – Naharlagun – Guwahati) Vistadome Shatabdi Express for a period of o­ne month.

• Train no.15888/15887 has been attached with a vistadome coach from 01st of October to 02nd of November.
• Train no.12088 has been attached with a vistadome coach from 02nd of October to 31st of October
• Train no.12087 from 03rdof October to 01st of November; 2022.The trains will now run with a revised composition of 07 (seven) Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches having modern passenger amenities.

The details of stoppages and timings of these tourist express trains are available at Railway website and through NTES. Passengers are requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.

Updated : 12.09.2022

Train No. 22119 / 22120 Mumbai CSMT- Karmali – Mumbai CSMT ‘Tejas’ Express with One Vista Dome coach ~ 15.09.2022

Konkan Railway announced that Railway has been decided to extend the services of Train No. 22119 / 22120 Mumbai CSMT- Karmali – Mumbai CSMT ‘Tejas’ Express up to Madgaon Jn. with effect from 01/11/2022. Details are as under:

• Train No. 22119 / 22120 Mumbai CSMT- Madgaon Jn.- Mumbai CSMT ‘Tejas’ Express
  • Train No. 22119 Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon Jn. ‘Tejas’ Express will leave from Mumbai CSMT at 05:50 hrs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 01/11/2022. Train will reach Madgaon Jn. at 14:40 hrs on the same day.
  • Train No. 22120 – Madgaon Jn.- Mumbai CSMT ‘Tejas’ Express will leave from Madgaon Jn. at 15:15 hrs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 01/11/2022. Train will reach Mumbai CSMT at 23:55 hrs on the same day.
    • Train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kudal and Karmali stations.

Halting
Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kudal, Karmali
Composition
O­ne Vistadome coach, 11 AC chair car, o­ne AC Executive Chair Car and Two Luggage, generator cum brake vans.

Bookings for Vista Dome Coach : Bookings for the Tejas Express leaving CSMT/Madgaon w.e.f. 1.11.2022 will open from 17.9.2022 at all the computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.

Train Nos.12025/12026 Pune – Secunderabad Express with Vistadome Coach w.e.f 10.08.2022

Fifth Vistadome coach of Central Railway is added to Pune – Secunderabad  Shatabdi Express. Passengers of Pune – Secunderabad Shatabdi Express will enjoy the Ujni backwaters and dam near Bhigwan, famous for many inland and migratory birds, also relish the scenic beauty of the forest as it  traverse through Ananthagiri Hills near Vikarabad.

• Train No.12025 Pune – Secunderabad Shatabdi Expresss will leave Pune at 6.00 am (except Tuesday) and will arrive Secunderabad  at 2.20 pm same day.  
• Train No.12026 Secunderabad – Pune Shatabdi Express will leave Secunderabad at 2.45 pm (except Tuesday) and will arrive Pune at 11.10 pm same day (except Tuesday).

Train Nos.12125/12126 Mumbai – Pune Pragati Express with Vistadome Coach w.e.f 19.07.2022

• Train No.12125 Mumbai – Pune Pragati Express will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 16.25 hrs daily with effect from 25.07.2022 and will arrive Pune at 19.50 hrs o­n same day.
• Train No.12126 Pune – Mumbai Pragati Express will leave Pune at 07.50 hrs daily with effect from 25.07.2022 and will arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 11.25 hrs same day

Halting
Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Karjat, Lonavala, Shivaji Nagar (only for 12125).
Composition
LHB: o­ne Vistadome Coach, o­ne AC Chair Car, 11 Second Class Chair Car (5 fully reserved, 4 unreserved, o­ne for Season Ticket holders and o­ne ladies coach – 54 seats for lady season ticket holders and 54 reserved seats for ladies) and o­ne General second class including guard’s brake van.

Train No. 12009/10 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital Shaatabdi Express with Vista Dome coach

Train No. 12009/10 Mumbai Central –Gandhinagar Capital Shatabdi Express with Vista Dome coach

Western Railway announced that an additional Vista Dome coach was introduced in Train No. 12009/10 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital Shatabdi Express o­n temporary basis for a period of o­ne month from 11.04.2022 to 10.05.2022. The train runs six days a week, except Sunday. The Vista dome coach has a seating capacity of 44 passengers. It boasts of features such as large glass windows, glass roofs, rotating seats and an observation lounge has become popular amongst the travellers with more & more passengers opting for this joyride coach. This coach enables passengers to witness breath-taking glimpses of the enroute landscapes & sceneries.

• Train No 12009 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Capital Shatabdi Express departs from Mumbai Central at 06.10 hrs and reaches Gandhinagar Capital at 13.40 hrs o­n the same day.
• Train No 12010 Gandhinagar Capital – Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express departs from Gandhinagar Capital at 14.20 hrs to arrive Mumbai Central o­n the same day at 21.45 hrs.

Halting

The train has halts at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad and Ahmedabad stations in both directions.

Ahmedabad – Kevadiya Express with Vistadome Coaches

• Train Nos.20947/48 Ahmedabad – Kevadiya Express
• Train Nos.20949/50 Ahmedabad – Kevadiya Express

Tinsukia – Naharlagun Vistadome Express

Train Nos.15907/15908 Tinsukia – Naharlagun – Tinsukia Vistadome Express resumed w.e.f. 21-12-2021. The train runs five days a week leaving from Tinsukia o­n every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and leaving from Naharlagun o­n every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The train departs from Tinsukia at 16-00 hours to reach Naharlagun at 21-45 hours and from Naharlagun at 05-30 hours to reach Tinsukia at 10-40 hours. The train covers a distance of 225 Kms and have stoppages at New Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Bordoloni, Gogamukh, Boginadi, North Lakhimpur and Harmuti stations.

Naharlagun – Guwahati Shatabdi Express : Vistadome Coach

Train Nos.12087/88 Naharlagun-Guwahati-Naharlagun Shatabdi Express shall resume w.e.f 20.12.2021 with Vistadome Coach. This state-of-the-art coach is equipped with see through roof, wide window & rotatable seats.

The Regular Services Details

Train No. 12087/12088 Naharlagun – Guwahati – Naharlagun Shatabdi Express with Vistadome coach resumed w.e.f. 20-12-2021. The train runs three days a week leaving from Naharlagun o­n every Monday, Tuesday and Friday and from Guwahati o­n every Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The train departs from Naharlagun at 06-45 hours to reach Guwahati at 12-30 hours and from Guwahati at 13-45 hours to reach Naharlagun at 19-45 hours. The train covers a distance of 343 Kms and have stoppages at Harmuti, Viswanath Charali, Rangapara North, New Misamari, Udalguri, Tangla and Rangiya stations.

Visakhapatnam – Kirandul – Visakhapatnam Train With Additional Vista Dome Coach

East Coast Railway announced that additional Vistadome Coach with upgraded LHB Rake in Visakhapatnam-Kirandul-Visakhapatnam train flagged off on 22.11.2021, by Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. On the inaugural day, this train left Visakhapatnam up to Araku.

Regular Service

The regular service of this train will commence from Visakhapatnam w.e.f. 23rd November, 2021 and from Kirandul w.e.f. 24th November, 2021. The Vistadome service will be provided between Visakhapatnam and Araku from both the directions.

Upgraded LHB coach will provide better comfort and jerk free journey to the passengers. This facility will enhance Safety with better ride experience and lesser noise. Apart from this, LHB Coaches are fire retardant, low maintenance, better design, low weight and higher passenger carrying capacity along with safer & comfortable journey. Similarly, the Vistadome Service has Transparent Roof with large size windows with 360 degree viewing system and will ensure that tourists enjoy the scenic beauty during journey to Araku. It also has 180 degree rotatable reclining seats, observation lounge and WiFi service. Additional Vistadome service will boost tourism for the route and provide world class passenger service.

New Jalpaiguri – Alipurduar Jn. : Vistadome Tourist Special Train

Indian Railway announced on 28.08.2021 that passengers can enjoy the natural beauty of the Dooars area in the foothills of the Himalayas in Vistadome Coach. Shri John Barla, Hon’ble Union Minister of State, Minority Affairs, Govt. of India today flagged off a Vistadome Tourist special train between New Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar Jn.

CSMT Mumbai – Pune : Vistadome Coaches : Second Vistadome by CR

Train Nos. 02123/02124 CSMT Mumbai – Pune – CSMT Mumbai Deccan Queen Superfast Express

Central Railway announced that the Deccan Queen, first deluxe train introduced to serve 2 important cities of the region and was aptly named after Pune, departed in its new Avatar with New LHB coaches, LHB Vistadome coach and LHB Dining Car o­n 22.6.2022. The run of Deccan Queen with LHB coaches was the much awaited, which was fulfilled today amidst clapping of a happy and delightful passengers and rail fans.

Indian Railways decided to attach o­ne Vistadome coach in Train No. 02123/02124 CSMT Mumbai – Pune – CSMT Mumbai Deccan Queen Superfast Express special train from 15.8.2021. This is the second Vistadome coach being introduced o­n this route.

• Train No. 02124 will leave Pune at 07.15 hrs and arrive CSMT Mumbai at 10.25 hrs.
• Train No. 02123 will leave CSMT Mumbai at 17.10 hrs and arrive Pune at 20.25 hrs.

Composition
O­ne Vistadome coach, Four AC Chair Car, 9 Second Class Seating and Two-second class seating cum guard’s brake van and o­ne Pantry Car.

Booking

Booking for the Vistadome Coach on Deccan Queen will be opened on August 8, 2021 at all reservation centers and at www.irctc.co.in

Yesvantpur – Mangaluru Jn : Vistadome Coaches

Train Nos.06211/12 Yesvantpur – Mangaluru Jn Train is restored to run up to Karwar from 16.08.2021.

Vistadome coaches for the first time in SWR are introduced on the picturesque Yesvantpur – Mangaluru Jn route on 12.07.2021, details are attached. (Yesvantpur is a sub locality in the northwestern part of Bengaluru City).

• Train Number 06211/06212, Train Number 06575/06576 and Train Number 06540/06539 Mangaluru Jn – Yesvanpur Specials augmented with 2 new Vistadome coaches.
• Booking will start from 07.07.2021 and Fare is Vista Dome coach will be same as Executive class of Shatabdi.

The first of its kind service in South India, Vistadome coaches is being introduced by the Ministry of Railways to promote tourism. The two tri-weekly and one weekly day train services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru traverse through the enchanting Western Ghats via the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section. The scenic section offers breathtaking glimpses of lofty mountains, ravishing valleys, deep gorges, lush greenery, streams, rivers, and tunnels of the Western Ghats. The region blooms in monsoon with added beauty.

Vistadome coaches are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, on the LHB (Linke-Hoffman-Busch) platform/technology. These coaches have glass rooftops with anti-glare screens which offer clear views of the sky. The coaches are equipped with CCTV surveillance, fire safety systems, LED display, oven, and refrigerator, mini pantry, multi-tiered steel luggage shelves, mobile charging socket on each seat, and “content-on-demand” viewable by passengers.

They are equipped with automatic sliding doors and bio-toilets. The seats have foldable snack tables, similar to what is given in aircraft. The coaches are also equipped with a GPS-based public address system and Braille signage to assist physically challenged passengers. There is also a space, sort of a lounge, provided at the far end of the coach with a large viewing window.

Pune – Mumbai Deccan Express : Vistadome Coach

Train Nos.01007/01008 CSMT-Pune-CSMT Deccan Express Special Train with Vistadome Coach

The Mumbai – Pune Deccan Express is having to halt at Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Neral, Lonavala, Talegaon, Khadki, and Shivaji Nagar Railway Stations. The first run of the Mumbai – Pune Deccan Express special with a Vistadome coach was flagged off on Saturday i.e 26.06.2021 from CSMT. The train now runs with LHB-type coaches. There are 44 seats in the Vistadome coach.

Mumbai – Madgaon : Janashatabdi Express Vistadome Coaches

Konkan Railway announced that Mumbai – Madgaon “Janashatabdi” Express to run with Vista Dome Coach – Enjoy the lush green & Panoramic views of the Western Ghats on Konkan Railway from 18/09/2017. It has decided to attach one Glass top coach (Vista Dome) to Train No. 12051 / 12052 Dadar – Madgaon – Dadar “Janashatadbi” Express from 18/09/2017 (Monday) ex Dadar on a Permanent basis. (Mumbai – Madgaon Sector by train no. 11051-11052 Dadar Madgaon Janshatabdi Express). Details are as under :

During Monsoon Timetable :

12051 Dadar – Madgaon Janashatabdi Express every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 18/09/2017 to 30/10/2017.
12052 Madgaon – Dadar Janashatabdi Express every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday from 19/09/2017 to 31/10/2017.

During Non – Monsoon Timetable:

12051 /12052 Dadar – Madgaon – Dadar Janashatabdi Express Six days a week (except Wednesday) from 02/11/2017.

Visakhapatnam – Araku Valley : Vistadome Trains

Updates: 17.04.2017

The specially-designed Vistadome air-conditioned coach, claimed to be a first-of-its-kind in Indian Railways, has large glass windows and an observation lounge that offer passengers a panoramic view of the sites along the 128-km rail route from Visakhapatnam to Araku valley hill station. Vishakhapatnam – Araku Sector by train no. 58501-58502 Vishakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger

With cleanliness, world-class technology, quick responses, reduced grievances, agile booking facilities  services with Indian Railways have touched a new high. Aiming to provide a delightful travelling experience to the picturesque Araku valley in Visakhapatnam, the Railways introduced a see-through Vistadome coach on its Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train, a famous Newspaper reported.

A unique feature of this Rs 3.38 crore 40-seat coach is the double-wide reclining passenger seats that could be rotated 360 degrees for a better sightseeing experience. The coach also has a glass-domed ceiling, automatic sliding doors and a multi-tier luggage rack, a railway release said. 

The tourists can now sit relaxed in their seats and get a clear view of the breath-taking Anantagiri ghat section, Lambasingi, Borra caves and the tunnels along the route, from the Vistadome coach.

Only one coach has been attached to the train now on a trial basis, while one more will soon be added. After the launch, Prabhu said the Vistadome coach was being introduced for the first time in the country to promote tourism. 

Kalka – Shimla Railway : Vistadome Coaches

To enhance the tourist appeal on this scenic railway section, Northern Railway will be introducing the see-through Vistadome Coach (Glass Dome). This Coach with a seating capacity of 36 having a glass roof, modified windows, and an air conditioning system will comprise designer LED lights, window blinds, and cushioned wooden interiors. This special and aesthetically – designed Vistadome AC coach CT-15 also known as Nihaar, is a first-of-its-kind in this Kalka – Shimla Railway section.

The Vistadome coach has been modified and furnished in Carriage and Wagon Deport at Kalka. Commuters traveling on this train will have this special coach with a glass-roof Vistadome to enjoy the beautiful scenic view of the Himalayas.

Kalka – Shimla Toy Train Services

Vistadome Trains / Coaches : Special Features

The facilities provided are adequate and include wide windows, observation window at one end, roof with glass lookout with controlled opalescence, rotatable seats, passenger information system, automatic sliding doors, mini pantry, the wide door for divyang, etc.

Apart from standard safety arrangements, the Glass used in Vistadome coaches is shatter resistant with a film coating for the safety of passengers.

• Wide Windowpanes & roof of switchable glass that becomes either transparent or translucent with just the click of a switch ensures that passengers can gaze endlessly at the scenic landscape enroute with an exclusive glass observationlounge to allow uninterrupted sight – seeing.
• LED lights
• Rotatable seats and pushback chairs
• GPS based info system
• Multiple television screens
• electrically operated automatic sliding compartment doors for Divyangs
• Toilets with ceramic tile flooring and wall with all fittings.

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