1. ( First CNG Train ) : On January 14, 2015, Indian Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu launched the first CNG train which ran from Rewari to Rohtak. The government has been planning to make a shift to CNG trains to reduce diesel consumption in India.
2.( Food catering facility ): IRCTC launched an e-catering facility for the passengers. The facility is station based and is called 'Food on Track'. The service was initially available in 45 stations across the country, extending to 1,516 trains.
3.( Vikalp Scheme ): Indian Railways launched a scheme which allowed the wait-listed passengers a confirmed accommodation in the next alternative train on the same route, November 1 onwards.
4.( Double Decker train ): India's first air-conditioned, double-decker train, Shatabdi Express ran from Mumbai to Goa. Double-decker trains operate in West Bengal and Jharkhand and this is the first time a Shatabdi train ran with double coaches
5.( Semi-luxury trains ): Indian Railways boosted its infrastructure by developing semi-luxury coaches for two premier train services. Both the trains aimed to promote the beauty of Indian deserts and the heritage of the country.
6.( Google and Japan investments ): Google and Japan made some heavy investments in India. Japan invested about $140 billion for developing about 400 railway stations in India. Whereas, Google partnered with Indian Railways, assisting the government in 'Project Nilgiri' and providing WiFi.
7.( Hybrid vacuum toilets ): New sanitation system was installed in many trains to promote cleanliness in trains. Indian Railways introduced a hybrid vacuum toilet, similar to the ones used in aircrafts. The project helped save water and reduced waste
8. ( India's first visually impaired-friendly railway station ) : Mysuru unveiled a visually impaired-friendly railway station with features like maps and train schedules in Braille at various points across the station. The first phase was announced on November 3, 2015 while the other phases are being planned.
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