Things to know about Indian Railways' first engine-less train

Train 18, the country's first engine-less train which is being regarded as a successor to the 30-year-old Shatabdi Express, is set to hit the tracks for trials on October 29.

The 16 coaches of T-18, air-conditioned chair car type have been manufactured at a cost of Rs 100 crore to run at 160 kmph per hour. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath) 

The train set will have driving cabs at both ends which will eliminate loco reversal at terminals. The train powered by traction motors fitted underneath each coach to make them self-propelled with quicker acceleration and deceleration. As a result, travel time will be lesser compared to regular loco hauled trains. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

The train has two executive coaches, 12 trailer coaches and two motor coaches with driving cabins. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

The train has fully sealed gangways with automatic sliding doors. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

The full AC train is designed in such a way that passengers can have a look at the driver's cabin.(EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

Each coach fitted with four CCTV cameras, would have two executive compartments in the middle with 52 seats each. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

Chairs in executive coaches will rotate 360 degrees. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

Passenger emergency communication unit (PECU) has been provided with mike and speaker connected with loco pilot. In the event of emergencies, passengers can call the loco pilots. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)

Likely to be put in commercial operation by February 2019 in Northern Railway. (EPS | Ashwin Prasath)