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This article covers Sudhanshu Mani’s experience traveling on the Vande Bharat train from Lucknow to Prayagraj and his feedback on its facilities and passenger numbers.
Sudhanshu Mani, who is the maker of the Vande Bharat train, recently took his first trip on this train from Lucknow to Prayagraj. This journey was special because it was his first ride in seven years since he started working on the train.
During the trip, he appreciated the train’s features but expressed worry about the low number of passengers. He emphasized the need for a sleeper coach to make the journey more comfortable, especially for long distances.
Mani noticed that the executive class had many empty seats, with less than 25% filled. Even the chair car was more than half empty, which is concerning for train services. He suggested that introducing sleeper coaches could improve passenger numbers.
He also mentioned that the train’s toilets were clean and the overall travel experience was comfortable. His feedback included the observation that the red carpets laid out in the coaches were not necessary.
As a next step, there may be discussions on adding sleeper coaches to enhance the travel experience. Sudhanshu Mani, who retired in 2018 after many years in service, continues to share insights for the betterment of train travel in India.
Summary:
- Sudhanshu Mani traveled on the Vande Bharat train for the first time in seven years.
- He noted low passenger numbers and stressed the need for sleeper coaches.
- Less than 25% of executive class seats were occupied during the trip.
- He found the train’s toilets clean and the journey comfortable.
- Future discussions may lead to the introduction of sleeper coaches.