The much awaited UDAY (Utkrisht Double-Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri) Express between Coimbatore and Bengaluru is set to resume by the end of the month by the Southern Zone of the Indian Railways. The train comes with a best in class facilities for the passengers.

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An array of new features such as an infotainment system for the passengers, Wi-Fi, a GPS-based passenger information system, an exclusive dining area for passengers, and food vending machines. The UDAY Express will have 7 air-conditioned double-decker coaches, 2-second class chair cars, 1-second class cum luggage/brake and 1 luggage brake and generator car.

The first train is set to leave by March 31, 2022 from Coimbatore Junction and reach KSR station in Bengaluru. The train will not be running on Wednesdays.

Double Decker Express Trains of Indian Railways are among the premium quality trains in the country. Currently, there are 10 Double Decker Express Trains in India:

1. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Madgaon AC Double Decker Express
2. Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Double Decker Express
3. Chennai – Bangalore Double Decker Express
4. Lucknow Junction – Anand Vihar Terminal Double Decker Express
5. Jaipur – Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express
6. Visakhapatnam – Tirupati Double Decker Express
7. Bhopal – Indore AC Double Decker Intercity Express
8. Guntur – Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
9. Mumbai – Surat Flying Ranee Double Decker Express
10. Kacheguda – Tirupati Double Decker Express