Images: India's fourth double-decker train to begin run today

India’s fourth double-decker train service began its journey on the Chennai-Bangalore line on Thursday. The train which has 10 air-conditioned chair-car coaches can accommodate 1200 people. The coaches have been built at the Kapoorthala Rail Coach Factory. Here are some images.

The new double-decker train at the Chennai Central station on Thursday. Firstpost

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The train can accommodate 1200 people and will be run as a day service. Firstpost

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This new train, the fourth one in India, caught the fancy of rail passengers at the Chennai central station. Firstpost

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Officials check the train before it set out on its maiden journey. Firstpost

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It left Chennai Central at 7.25 am and will reach Bangalore City station at 1.30 pm. Firstpost

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