Mumbai-Goa double-decker train on cards

Arnab Nandy

Logo squareOctober 27 (TravelAndy): Indian Railways is planning to start a double-decker air-conditioned train service between Mumbai and Goa, said reports.

The train will run as Shatabdi Express, a train service between metro cities in India, said railway minister Suresh Prabhu.

The proposed train will be able to accommodate 1,500 passengers and have all modern amenities.

Goa is a popular beach destination in India that attracts tourists across the globe. This train service is expected to give a boost to tourism in the area.

The country’s first double-decker train started operations between Howrah and Dhandbad in October 2011.