Received a Message from Rupesh Kohli Sir, CRSE, CR with respect to development of Deccan Queen LHB upgrade!
*Some Development on the DQ*
Hi,
Wanted to make a request & also update you on the DQ Lhb upgrade:
*Update:*...
more... 1. The Lhb upgrade has been officially approved for 2019-2020. ICF, Chennai has been nominated to manufacture the new Lhb rake for DQ.
2. DQ will retain its dining car. An entirely new coach layout drg of pantry cum dining car on Lhb platform has been made & is presently under approval of Rdso.
3. The non ac coaches will have
i. Rows of facing seats
ii. Seats would be flat (not bucket), cushioned with fixed back (no handles, no snack tables).
iii. Smaller windows (not the 3 part sliding ones).
iv. No space wastage with mini pantry.
v. Wider, easy access in entry.
4. To retain the DQ heritage status, BD has in principle, agreed for a DQ specific external livery.
*Request*
I need your help/ opinion regarding the choice of external livery.
I am sharing a Google form with you( link below) to seek inputs regarding the external livery.
Please feel free to share the form with whomsoever you feel can give an informed input on the subject.
Require your assistance. Thanks.
Regards, Rupesh Kohli.
*Just to repeat:*
_This is a personal initiative & I myself do not know what the final official decision would be._
The Link for inputs regarding external livery.
click here