Watch: This Is How Railways New Vistadome Coaches Look

The transparent ceiling and wide windows of the new coaches will give passengers a panoramic view of their journey

Two new Vistadome coaches were introduced on day trains on the picturesque Yesvantpur-Mangalore route. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology, posted a video on Twitter that showed the “exciting features of the coach”, which include ergonomically designed reclining seats aimed at enhancing passenger comfort. The coaches also have a glass-dome ceiling and wide glass windows, which allow passengers to soak in the breath-taking and natural beauty of the Western Ghats between Yesvantpur and Mangalore in Karnataka. The video posted by Mr Vaishnaw showed what it would be like to travel on these coaches. Vistadome coaches for the first time in SWR are introduced on the picturesque Yesvantpur - Mangaluru Jn route!Take a look at the exciting features of the coach: pic.twitter.com/Mvq8rh60OJ 'See through' Vistodome coaches to offer breathtaking views of Western Ghats!Train No:06540 Mangaluru Jn - Yesvanpur Special augmented with 2 new Vistadome coaches - Maiden journey flagged off today by Shri. Naleen Kumar Kateel, Hon'ble MP in the presence of other dignitaries pic.twitter.com/0OJcVgIZmx The Vistadome coaches have been attached to the Yesvantpur-Mangaluru Junction Express. The revolving seats can be rotated up to 180 degrees — if you want to soak in the views, you can rotate your seats to face the windows — to markedly improve passenger experience in enjoying the Western Ghats that encompass the entire 413-km-long journey between the two stations. Another standout feature of the new coaches includes the better air-spring suspension mechanism for improved ride comfort. An observatory lounge, too, has been created at the end of the train with a large glass window. And if you forget to recharge your electronic devices, there's a charging socket under each seat. There's also an entertainment system with digital display screens and speakers.