Antyodaya Express


Antyodaya Express are a series of Economic Unreserved Superfast Express trains operated by Indian Railways. The trains were proposed to be overnight unreserved trains in the 2016 Railway budget of India. Antyodaya refers to the Rise of dusk in Sanskrit which symbolises its Overnight Services. The coaches are designed by Indian Railways with features such as bio-toilets and dedicated power sockets.

History

The first service was inaugurated on 27 February 2017, between Ernakulam Junction and Howrah.

Facilities

The trains include dedicated charging ports, bio-toilets, vinyl sheets on the exteriors for aesthetics, safety measures such as smoke alarm and CCTV, water vending machines, coat hangers, and Braille indicators.

Services

Active

Defunct