Overview
- Indian Railways showcased sample coaches of the next-generation Amrit Bharat Express at New Delhi Railway Station, with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewing the upgrades.
- A major change adds air-conditioned coaches that will run with the existing non-AC sleeper and general cars to broaden choices without losing affordability.
- Interiors adopt a coordinated color theme with PVC flooring, new seat and berth upholstery, snack tables, curtains, and refreshed lavatory areas to improve comfort and ease maintenance.
- Materials in the sample comply with HL3 fire-safety standards, which set a higher bar for flame and smoke resistance inside passenger coaches.
- Designs draw on feedback from Amrit Bharat 1.0 and 2.0, with improved toilets confirmed and roomier berths and added legroom reported as likely, while production numbers, coach mix, and route rollouts remain unannounced and current services run on about 60 routes.