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Talgo's train trials are underway and for all you know, if everything goes well, Indian Railways may decide that the Spanish company's coaches should be used to provide commuters the joy of semi-high speed trains on the existing Indian tracks. One of the crucial tests that Talgo's train faces is proving that its light-weight coaches can help complete a train journey between the two cities of Delhi and Mumbai in less than twelve hours! But even as the trials are on, we are sure you would love to know what Talgo's coaches look like and how comfortable are its chair cars. Here's a picture ride you shouldn't miss! (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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The nine-coach Talgo train consists of two Executive Class Cars, four chair cars, a cafeteria, a power car and a tail-end coach. The coaches are made up of aluminum alloys which are light as compared to conventional rakes of Mail/Express trains in India. The fact that they are lighter is what gives them the ability to attain higher-speeds, says Talgo. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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The Executive class car can seat 20 people and the seats are quite comfortable. There is ample leg-room for tall people. The coach boasts of rich looking black seats. In the middle of the coach, 6 seats have the provision of foldable tables. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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The other seats have wooden finish foldable back seat trays for meals (a feature that is present in Indian trains as well) and other small things like books that you may want to keep handy during your train journey. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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The overall space around the seats is also quite decent, giving a luxury feel. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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On the other hand, the general chair car can seat up to 36 people. The seats are not as premium as the Executive class, but are are fairly comfortable. Both types of chair cars boast of spacious luggage racks and have storage capacity at the end of each coach. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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The foldable meal trays in the general chair car are white and the seats have a blue colour tapestary. Big windows in all coaches provide ample scope for sunlight to stream in. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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Talgo’s train also has a swanky cafeteria designed for European needs. It has provision for food items like burgers and donuts along with tea and coffee. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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Indian Railways trains normally serve food and snacks on the seat, or have dining cars. If Talgo’s coaches are used, the cafeteria may need to be redesigned to suit Indian needs, or there is a possibility that it may not be used at all. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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Like most trains, the Talgo's coaches toilets are small. Apart from the WC, the toilet has a dustbin, a hand dryer and a wash basin. (Photo by Smriti Jain)
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