'''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper Class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by [[Indian Railways]]. Its services include long haul routes. The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Anand Vihar Terminal railway station|Anand Vihar Terminal]], [[New Delhi]]. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15-20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper Class fares.
'''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by [[Indian Railways]]. "Humsafar" is a [[Hindi]] word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between [[Gorakhpur]] and {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}}, [[New Delhi]]. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.
==Features==
== Features ==
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways’ new ‘luxury’ AC-3 tier train for common man super cool! |work=Financial Express|date=16 September 2019}}</ref>
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantrain.in/humsafar-express|title=List of Humsafar Express|publisher=indiantrain.in|access-date=11 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool! |work=Financial Express|date=16 September 2019}}</ref>
* In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
* In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
* Railways has added a [[Changing table]] for babies in the toilet.
* [[File:Lallaguda WAP7 37474.jpg|thumb|WAP7]]Railways has added a [[changing table]] for babies in the toilet.
* [[Vending machines]] are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
* [[Vending machines]] are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
* 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
* 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
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* Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
* Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
* The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
* The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
* GPS based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
* GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
* Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
* Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
* Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
* Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
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* Khadi bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref>
* Khadi bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref>
== Active Services ==
== Active services ==
There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.
There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.
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Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is a Hindi word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.
