Interesting Facts Behind The White, Yellow And Grey Stripes on Train Coaches
Indian Railways is one of the world's largest rail networks in the world. It is also one of the best and relatively inexpensive ways to experience some fascinating views and adventurous routes in the country.
On April 16, 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was operated by three locomotives, named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh, and had thirteen carriages. In terms of the economy and transportation railways played a major role in integrating markets and increasing trade.
Though we use trains frequently, we could have missed the minute details they contain and the messages they provide. One such is the stripes of different colours that were painted on the different coaches of the train.
What do different coloured stripes on coaches indicate?
Indian Railways always seek to make easier and pleasant journeys for their passengers, that's why he introduced different-coloured stripes on the coaches of trains. So passengers identify it easily, but many of us never no the real meaning of these yellow or red stripes on train coaches.
Yellow stripes on blue and red coaches
Broad yellow stripes are painted on blue and red coaches of a train to indicate that the coaches are prepared for physically challenged passengers. It is also meant for the passengers who feel sick and unwell.
White stripes on blue coaches
White stripes are painted on blue Railway coaches to indicate unreserved second class coaches of a particular train. With the help of these stripes, passengers can easily identify the general coaches.
Grey coaches with green stripes
Grey coaches with green stripes indicate that they are reserved for women.
Red stripes on grey coaches
Meanwhile, red stripes on grey coaches indicate that they are first-class compartments in EMU/MEMU trains.
Different types of Indian Railways coloured coaches
Rajdhani Express: Rajdhani series of express trains are operated by Indian Railways for connecting New Delhi with the various states' capital. They are fully air-conditioned trains with LHB Sleeper coaches by default Red in colour, known as Rajdhani liveried. Earlier red colour was used in Rajdhani Express trains only, now these coaches are used in other express trains as well.
Vande Bharat Express: The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is an Indian semi-high-speed, intercity, EMU train. The coach of Vande Bharat Express is white with a blue stripe in the middle of the coach.
Shatabdi Express: LHB Shatabdi coaches use a shade of light blue with grey on top and at the bottom.
Duronto: Multiple colours on the side of the coaches characterise the LHB Duronto. It is too complicated to be a paint job and hence is a vinyl wrap.
Humsafar Express: These are the trains that look out of the ordinary and are a rare find. The coaches have a unique blue vinyl with orange and green at the bottom.
Tejas: The Tejas is one of the most modern coaches in the Indian Railways. The doors of the coaches are automated and the coaches feature unique yellow and orange vinyl with an interesting pattern.
LHB Double-Decker: This is one of the most unique trains in India and currently runs on only a few select routes. It is a double-decker with seats instead of sleepers thereby signifying a relatively short journey. It is decked in yellow and orange.
These colour codes and symbols are used by the Indian Railways to help passengers easily understand train-related information.
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