Mumbai-Pune Deccan Exp back with Vistadome coach | Mumbai News – Times of India

Mumbai: The first run of the Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express special with a Vistadome coach was flagged off on Saturday from CSMT.
Operation of the train was suspended since March 2020 due to poor occupancy as the Maharashtra government had announced stringent regulations for intra-state travel. The train now runs with LHB-type coaches.
Central Railway chief public relations officer Shivaji Sutar said, “The Vistadome coach will allow passengers to enjoy scenic beauty and experience being with nature. The response was overwhelming, as all 44 seats in the coach were booked.”
Passengers took selfies near the coach at CSMT.
A passenger also cut a cake resembling the inside of the coach. Umesh Mishra, who was travelling with his wife and child, said his child loved the big windows and adjustable seats.
Another passenger said he was a regular traveller between Mumbai-Pune and attaching this Vistadome coach will make his journey enjoyable, especially in the Bhor ghats section.
Passengers can enjoy the scenery while passing near Matheran hill (near Neral), Songir hill (near Palasdhari), Ulhas River (near Jambrung), Ulhas Valley, areas of Khandala and Lonavala, and the waterfalls, tunnels on the south-east ghat section.
The Vistadome coach, with a glass roof, has LED lights and a GPS-based information system. The air-conditioned coach, with glass-domed ceilings, can accommodate 44 passengers. It has automatic sliding doors, multi-tier luggage racks, and a single lookout window at a special observation lounge for a panoramic view.