In pictures: Antyodaya Express launched, a train for unreserved travel

Interiors of Antyodaya Express which was unveiled today by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

Updated on: Feb 22, 2017 6:49 PM IST

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Interiors of Antyodaya Express which was unveiled today by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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The train is equipped with cushioned seats, aluminium composite panels, and LED lights, the Antyodaya Express, a new fully unreserved train for the common man with specially designed colourful coaches. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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The Antyodaya fare structure will be between 10 per cent to 15 per cent more than the regular fare, sources said. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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Railways have maintained that manufacturing cost of these coaches with modern facilities is high, so there have to be special fares for these services which will be higher than that of regular trains. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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Provided with bio-toilets for zero discharge of effluents, Antyodaya coaches will have toilet occupation indication lights provided at each end near the doorway with better visibility from compartments, a first in general class. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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Besides, all coaches will be inter-linked and there will be cushioned seats with aluminium composite panels for enhanced aesthetic interior look of the coaches. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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Additional facilities like water purifiers, mobile phone charging points, fire extinguishers along with cushioned luggage racks, coat hooks, and enhanced capacity dustbins are also provided. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)

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Suresh Prabhu addressing the media after unveiling Antyodaya Express. Railways will also soon launch Tejas Express and Uadaya Express as promised in the budget. (Vageesh Lall/HT Photo)