The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala city of Punjab on Saturday rolled out Indian Railways’ first air-conditioned double-decker train,comprising 10 coaches that included eight double-deckers and two power cars.The stainless steel coaches have been introduced to cater to heavy rush of travellers on high-density routes, offering air-conditioned travel at a lower cost.The passenger carrying capacity has also been increased to 128 passengers in comparison to 78 in chair car bogies that can be seen in trains such as the Shatabdi Express. The new coaches are capable of running at speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.

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