Indian Railways’ Deccan Queen completes 91 years! Take a look at this prestigious train’s history

The prepare was initially launched with two rakes, every comprising of seven coaches. (pictures: RailPost.in Twitter Deal with)

One of the vital prestigious and heritage-rich trains of Indian Railways, Deccan Queen simply accomplished 91 years. The Central Railway zone, which operates this legendary prepare between Mumbai and Pune had earlier began the train of its upgradation. Practice Quantity 12123/12124 Deccan Queen is operated with 17 coaches together with 4 AC chair automobile coaches, 10 second class chair automobile coaches, one Buffet Automobile and two-second class cum brake vans. Deccan Queen was launched on the Indian Railways community on 1 June 1930. Earlier, the Railway Ministry had stated that this was the primary deluxe prepare that was launched to serve two essential cities of the area and the prepare was aptly named after the town of Pune, also referred to as “Queen of Deccan’’ (“Dakkhan ki Rani’’).

In line with the ministry, the prepare was initially launched with two rakes, every comprising of seven coaches. One was painted in silver coloration with scarlet mouldings, whereas the opposite with royal blue coloration with gold strains. The underneath frames of the unique rakes’ coaches have been manufactured in England whereas the coach our bodies have been developed within the Matunga Workshop of the GIP Railway.

Within the yr 1966, the unique rakes’ coaches have been changed by anti-telescopic metal bodied integral coaches. These coaches have been manufactured by Integral Coach Manufacturing facility (ICF), Perambur. For higher driving consolation, these coaches included an improved design of bogies. Additionally, enhancements have been made to the inside furnishings and fittings. To supply extra lodging, the variety of coaches within the rake was additionally elevated to 12 from the unique seven coaches. Through the years, the coaches in Deccan Queen elevated to the current degree of 17 coaches.

Within the yr 1995, the rake was modified with the next particular options:

• The prepare received newly manufactured or a few yr outdated, air brake coaches.
• The 5 firstclass chair automobile coaches current within the outdated rake have been changed by 5 air-conditioned chair automobile coaches offering a further seating capability of 65 passengers. Additionally, in comparison with the outdated coaches, the 9 second class chair automobile coaches present a further seating capability of 120 seats.
• The eating automobile of Deccan Queen presents desk service for as many as 32 passengers and has fashionable pantry amenities like microwave oven, toaster and deep freezer. Additionally, the eating automobile was furnished with cushioned chairs and carpet.