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2. Its lighter trains can cut travel time by 30 per cent. In fact, Talgo trains are expected to cover the Mumbai-Delhi stretch by 12 hours, unlike the Rajdhani which takes 17 hours.<br />
3. Talgo train coaches would save up to Rs 1 crore as compared to the LHB coaches used in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. They are also said to require “less maintainance”.<br />
4. Unlike that for Japanese bullet trains, no major overhauling of tracks is said to be required for running Talgo trains in India.<br />
5. Amenities like footrests, reading lights, tables, audio entertainment control, etc. are provided for every individual seat. The trains also come with monitors for video entertain<br />
ment.<br />
6. Talgo trains have the technology to keep interiors pleasant even when the temperature outside crosses 50 degree Celsius or drops below -20 degree Celsius.<br />
7. Talgo’s official website also promises shower units, in-house restaurant and a cafeteria car for pasenger coaches.<br />
8. Talgo trains’ can also reduce Railways’ energy bill by 30 per cent, as its “reduced weight and inalterability against atmospheric agents is translated into lower energy consump<br />
tion”.<br />
9. Talgo 250 was the first high speed train to run in Central Asia. In Uzbekistan, it runs on a daily basis.<br />
10. Pretty and efficient, yes, but these fancy Talgo trains will make train travel more expensive than it is now. Lucknow Metro Lucknow Metro<br />
A Quick View of Talgo Train<br />
2 / Rail Analysis / Indian Focus / May 2016
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