| |SEPTEMBER 202319difficult for travellers to state their hunger while they are travelling, especially with the food of their choice. Traditionally, IRCTC's pantry is far off from a great reputation. However, IRCTC has improved its catering on the go over past for years, and the praises for food delivered on Vande Bharat Trains are a strong testament. But in a country like India, wherein we have a vivid variety of cuisines throughout the length and breadth of the country, IRCTC's standardized food menu is never going to be sufficient. Hence, it has tied up with unique food delivery apps to deliver food on the go. With such food delivery partners, IRCTC's customers can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines from the comfort of their train seats.Wi-Fi ConnectivityWi-Fi connectivity is one of the most contemporary amenities offered to rail passengers by Indian Railways, the world's largest rail network. Travelers can utilize social media, browse the web, and keep in touch with friends and family while connected to the internet. Business travelers who need to work on the go and students who wish to study online while traveling will find the Wi-Fi service to be especially helpful. Additionally, it enables passengers to research their train trips online. At more than 6000 railway stations across India, free Wi-Fi is accessible.GPs Tracking Train Tracking SystemThe Indian Railways' deployment of GPS-enabled tracking devices is another important step towards transforming the travel experience for passengers. It enabled train passengers to follow the whereabouts of their trains in real-time. This enables users to determine their expected travel time to their destination as well as the train's location at the moment. Live train running status also enables passengers to determine the precise time the train will arrive at their station of boarding and debarring. Additionally, trains may be diverted if the weather is hazy or there are any other exceptional situations. Passengers may plan accordingly by knowing the train itinerary thanks to the GPS-enabled tracking system.Automatic Block Signaling SystemThe railway track is broken up into segments or blocks. Automatic Block Signaling axle counters are installed at the end of each section to detect the presence of trains and send out control signals that allow the train to enter the following section safely. Indian Railways is able to run more trains on the same track because of the Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) technology, which keeps trains from colliding.LHB CoachesThe 400 Vande Bharat trains in the fleet use LHB carriages, according to Indian Railways. Compared to ICF coaches, LHB coaches are stronger, lighter, and more comfortable. Additionally, they can handle faster speeds and have stronger safety features. By 2025­2030, the Indian Railways will gradually swap out their outdated Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches by Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches.Smart Amenities for Railway StationsEscalators and lifts are available at Indian railway stations with daily foot traffic of above 100,000. It allows moving products from one platform to another simply and facilitates rail passengers' ability to cross railway tracks. Additionally, there are modern amenities, including well-furnished waiting rooms, cafeterias, book shops, and more, available at the railway station. Additionally, the PPP model is being used by Indian Railways to construct world-class railway stations. Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (RKMP) is India's premier international railway station. Indian Railways is able to run more trains on the same track because of the Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) technology, which keeps trains from colliding
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