Indian Railways Pragati Express in new avatar! Check glitzy makeover

FIRST 'Utkrisht rake' of #PragatiExpress, plying b/w Pune-Mumbai, was introduced by @Central_Railway on Nov 4. New features such as braille stickers, ceramically tiled washrooms, new fans, passenger info system & custom designed window ventilators introduced. Image source: Twitter

The Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai Pragati Express under Central Railway got the Utkrisht rake service from Nov 4, 2018 and has got the distinction of becoming the first train in Open Line Depot. Image source: Twitter

Cost of upgrading a rake of Project Utkrisht is about Rs 60 lakh, as it boasts of facilities like LED lights, colour makeover, displays for passenger information, better toilet amenities, and anti-graffiti exterior painting. Image source: Twitter

Under Project Utkrisht, Indian Railways is upgrading passenger amenities to provide feel good experience to passengers during their journey by adding colour and pleasing designs to the coaches. Image source: Zeenews/Marathi

Among other features introduced under this project are better seats, renovated furnishings, auto dispenser air freshener, anti-skid flooring, stainless steel panelling, dustbins, hybrid design bio-toilets, washbasin, and health faucet. Image source: Zeenews/Marathi