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Extra Vistadome coach on Vizag-Araku train till 20 October for Dasara
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) will attach an extra Vistadome coach to Train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger from 13 to 20 October to handle Dasara holiday traffic. The glass-domed coach runs through the Kothavalasa-Kirandul line of the Eastern Ghats, winding past 84 tunnels, the Borra Caves, and Araku Valley.
Railway officials said the additional coach would clear waiting lists and let more travellers enjoy the views. The LHB-based Vistadome has a glass roof, 44 pushback reclining seats that rotate 180 degrees, and an observation lounge at the rear with wide windows. Amenities include GPS-based PAPIS, Wi-Fi, LED lighting, CCTV, bio-toilets, and Braille signage. Passengers have been asked to book in advance.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Dasara rush is forcing key tourism infrastructure to flex. A single extra coach on a 58501 route of 84 tunnels and valley views means that even capacity measured in dozens of seats draws official action, underscoring how tight holiday demand is on the scenic KK line serving the Eastern Ghats. What started as a permanent tourist attraction is now being used temporarily to clear waiting lists, mixing leisure and commuter functions. The Vistadome’s 44 rotating seats, Wi-Fi, and observation lounge will be fully booked within hours, passengers who plan ahead via the temporary service from 13 to 20 October will decide whether the attachment stays.
Source: thehindu.com
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