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The new timings will be updated in the November timetable of the railways.
Improvement in passenger amenities and better interiors would also figure in the budgetary proposals.
To make the modified isolation ward, the middle berth was removed, the lower portion of the compartment plugged by plywood and a provision of partition provided from the aisle side for the isolation of the compartment, the railways said.
The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.
An inquiry by the safety commissioner has been ordered. Anusha Soni reports
15 people injured; those with minor injuries were provided an immediate compensation of Rs 5,000, and one with serious injuries was given Rs 25,000.
Gatimaan's record speed of 160 km per hour (kph) would be a marginal improvement over the maximum 150 kph clocked currently by Bhopal Shatabdi on the same route.
An eyewitness travelling in the train claimed some passengers suffered minor injuries.
Locally manufactured coaches can achieve similar speeds as Talgo trains.
LHB coaches are safer. Two high-level railway safety commissions came down heavily on ICF coaches, recommending their replacement by LHB, says Bibek Debroy.
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