Antyodaya Express are a series of Economic Unreserved Superfast Express trains operated by

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. The trains were proposed to be overnight unreserved trains in the 2016 Railway budget of India. Antyodaya refers to the Rise of dusk in Sanskrit ( Anthi - Dusk, udhaya - Rise) which symbolises its Overnight Services. The coaches are designed by Indian Railways with features such as bio-toilets and dedicated power sockets.

History

The first service was inaugurated on 27 February 2017, between Ernakulam Junction and Howrah.

Facilities

The trains include dedicated charging ports, bio-toilets, vinyl sheets on the exteriors for aesthetics, safety measures such as

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