Antyodaya Express Salient Features

Antyodaya Express Features Salient Features

Antyodaya is a fully unreserved train designed with special features for the benefit of passengers i.e more comfortable journey.
The coaches are wrapped with vinyl sheets for a futuristic look.
It has cushioned seats & luggage racks
Additional hand hold in doorway area
Vestibuled ends for inter – coach movement of passengers and service staff.
Braille Indicators
Water purifiers
Enhanced number of mobile charging points
Bio-toilets
Fire extinguishers and CCTV cameras
Anti-graffiti measures have been adopted for the interior and exterior of the train.

Here are the Salient Features of the Antyodaya Express – a long-distance, fully unreserved superfast train service introduced by Indian Railways to cater to the common man with enhanced facilities:

🚆 Antyodaya Express – Overview

Introduced by: Indian Railways under Budget 2025–17
Train Type: Superfast, fully unreserved, long-distance
Purpose: To provide better and affordable travel facilities for migrant workers, daily wage earners, and low-income passengers

⭐ Salient Features

Feature	Description
Coach Type	LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) – High-speed, high-capacity, safer coaches
Seating	Unreserved General Class – no reservation required
Capacity	Approx. 100 passengers per coach
Speed	Designed for 130 km/h, runs as Superfast
Color Scheme	Bright red with yellow bands, with “Antyodaya” branding
Safety	Equipped with fire extinguishers, CCTV cameras, and smoke alarms
Comfort Additions	– Cushioned seats– More luggage racks– Water purifiers
Amenities	– Bio-toilets– LED lights– Mobile charging points
Information System	Digital display boards for train and station information
Cleanliness	Mechanized cleaning; modular interiors
Affordability	Fares similar to normal unreserved class