Due to Covid-19 tourism sector has highly impacted in India. In order to boost tourism in the country, Indian Railways has planned to add Vistadome coaches on three more routes. As per the reports, Indian Railways is set to introduce Vistadome coaches in Shatabdi trains on three routes from Delhi to Dehradun, Kathgodam, and Kalka. This move is aimed to offer options to passengers to experience the scenic beauty of these regions, when they travel via these trains.
As per the sources, one Vistadome coach each will be added to the 18-coach Shatabdi trains on the three routes. According to the reports by Times of India, the Indian Railways is targeted to introduce around 90 Vistadome coaches by March 2022 to meet the growing demand from tourists.
"Vistadome coaches are designed in such a manner that they provide passengers with all the comfort of travel, while enhancing their viewing experience of their surroundings. These coaches come equipped with glass rooftop, wide transparent window panes, pushback chairs, and rotatable seats at 180 degrees", as reported by News18.