Indian Railways is set for a stunning makeover

The project, launched by Indian Railways in 2011, includes newly-built model coaches which have LED reading lights, snacks table in side berths, spacious seats, fire extinguishers on both sides, a green toilet system and floors painted like a carpet. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

Updated on: Jan 11, 2016 3:31 PM IST

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The project, launched by Indian Railways in 2011, includes newly-built model coaches which have LED reading lights, snacks table in side berths, spacious seats, fire extinguishers on both sides, a green toilet system and floors painted like a carpet. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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The model coaches have been developed under the Rs 32 crore ambitious pilot project, which aims to modernise and transform Indian Railways. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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A RPF officer inspects the AC 2 tier of the newly-built model coaches at Habibganj railway station in Bhopal. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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The model coaches have been developed under the ambitious pilot project to revamp the interiors of 111 coaches of all reserved classes to give it a homely touch. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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The chairman of railway board AK Mittal, along with other officials, inspected the newly-built model coaches at Habibganj railway station, in Bhopal. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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A sniffer dog checks the model coach before inspection by the Railways Board chairman AK Mittal, at the Habibganj railway station. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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Local artists were also consulted for beautification of the model rakes,” said Lakshmi Raman, public relation officer, west central railway, Bhopal. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)