Vadodara: For the convenience of passengers & tourists, Western Railway has provided additional stoppage at Vadodara station to Train No. 09409/09410 Ahmedabad – Ekta Nagar Steam Heritage Special Train, which was flagged off by PM Shri Narendra Modi o­n 31st October, 2023. The Steam Heritage Special Train will be an added attraction for the tourists visiting Statue of Unity and with its unique heritage look, the travelers will be transported to the bygone era of Steam engine locomotives.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, with effect from 5th November, 2023, Train No. 09409 Ahmedabad – Ekta Nagar Steam Heritage Special Train will arrive Vadodara station at 08.18 hrs and depart at 08.23 hrs. Similarly, Train No. 09410 Ekta Nagar – Ahmedabad Steam Heritage Special Train will arrive at Vadodara station at 22.00 hrs and depart at 22.05 hrs. It is pertinent to mention that this train is a Weekly train and runs o­nly o­n Sundays from both Ahmedabad & Ekta Nagar.

The train comprises of four AC Vistadome type coaches consisting of three Air-Conditioned Executive Chair Car coaches & a Restaurant Dining Car. This Special Train comprises of two locos of MEMU Driving Motor Car modified to resemble steam locos which are attached to both ends of the train. The Steam locos replicate the look and feel arrangement of first indigenously built Steam Loco No. F734. The train comprises of four AC Vistadome type coaches consisting of three Air-Conditioned Executive Chair Car coaches & a Restaurant Car for fine dining experience. These four coaches were converted duly incorporating modern features along with aesthetically designed interiors and fittings to have a pleasant and comfortable travel experience.

Salient Features of the Steam Heritage Special Train:

•The Motor Coach of the train designed as Steam Locomotive

•Panoramic Windows with Roller blinds

•AC Restaurant Dining Car seating capacity for 28 passengers

•Teak Wood Dining Tables and 2-seater sofa with cushioned seats

•Interior Panels with decorative natural teak veneered plywood

•Warm & Natural white lighting

•FRP Modular Toilets with branded fittings

•GPS based Public address and Passenger Information System (PAPIS)

•Luggage Rack arrangements similar to TEJAS Express coaches

•Electrically operated automatic compartment sliding doors

•Exterior walls PU painted and covered with theme based vinyl wrapping

•Flameless Pantry arrangement with all stainless steel and electrically operated equipment

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