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Vistadome services introduced between Naharlagun & Tinsukia; trade & tourism to get a major boost

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Itanagar: In a major move to boost trade and tourism in the North East through rail connectivity, the Indian Railways today launched the Vistadome Express between Arunachal's Naharlagun and Tinsukia in Assam.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pera Khandu flagged off the new train service from Naharlagun Railway Station. Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles Darshana Jardosh and Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the ceremony virtually from Guwahati.

Taking to Twitter, the MoS for Railways wrote: "The Naharlagun-TinsukiaVistadome train will provide a momentous push to tourism and trade in Arunachal Pradesh flagged off the train today along with Hon CM Arunachal Shri Pema Khandu. This journey promises to be once in a lifetime experience! Come on board, India!"

Speaking on the occasion, Khandu expressed gratitude to the Central government, especially the Railway. Ministry, for introducing Vistadome services in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the North East is already a hot destination for tourists from across the country and the world.

Now these state-of-the-art Vistadome coaches will the attraction and tourist footfall will increase, which in turn will boost the economy of the State," Khandu observed.

On the occasion, CM Khandu also inaugurated a handloom and textile centre at the Naharlagun Railway Station which will facilitate the State artisans to showcase and sell their handloom products and help them attain self-sufficiency

"As the footfall in rail station is high, it will help in showcasing and sale of local handloom products. Thanks to @RailM in India for supporting our local products. #AtmaNirbhar Bharat," Khandu tweeted. During the flagging-off ceremony, Khandu was accompanied by MLA Techi Kaso and Itanagar Mayor Tame Phassang, among others.

The Vistadome coaches are equipped with state-of-the-art glass windows and all-glass E roofs for offering a panoramic view of the sky, mountains, C tunnels, bridges, hills, tea gardens, and lush green forests to the tourists. It will also have
observation lounges. The rotational seats of the coach are designed to provide added comfort to passengers. Coaches are also provided with a digital entertainment system and Wi-Fi facilities. Tourists can enjoy the entire travel by enjoying infotainments like movies, music videos, etc. A wi-Fi-based passenger information system is also provided. CCTV cameras and fire alarm systems have been installed for the safety of passengers.

Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer informed that the regular services of train number 12087/12088 Naharlagun-Guwahati-Naharlagun Shatabdi Express with Vistadome coach will commence from December 20.

The train will cover a distance of 225 km and have stoppages at New Tinsukia, Dibrugarh. Dhemaji, Bordoloni, Gogamukh, Boginadi, North Lakhimpur, and Harmati stations, the CPRO said.

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