Pune: Deccan Queen Express Dining Car Revamped With Warli Art, Blending Heritage With Modern Comfort
Pune: Deccan Queen Express Dining Car Revamped With Warli Art, Blending Heritage With Modern Comfort
Pune, March 30, 2026: The dining coach of the iconic Deccan Queen Express has undergone a major makeover, featuring traditional Warli artwork that highlights Maharashtra’s cultural heritage while enhancing the onboard travel experience.
The upgraded coach, introduced by Central Railway, combines aesthetic appeal with improved passenger comfort. The interiors have been redesigned with heritage-inspired décor, upgraded furniture, and refined finishes, creating a more elegant dining environment for travellers.
In addition to the visual transformation, the pantry facilities have been modernised with equipment such as microwave ovens, deep freezers, and toasters, ensuring better food service during the journey. The coach continues to offer its signature table service, maintaining its unique identity among Indian trains.
Railway officials stated that several other passenger amenities on the train have also been improved. These include upgraded lavatories with modern fittings, enhanced hygiene features, improved flooring, and refreshed seating in air-conditioned chair cars. Entry areas and interior panels have also been redesigned, along with the installation of fragrance systems to improve the overall ambience.
First introduced in 1930, the Deccan Queen remains one of Indian Railways’ most historic trains. Over the years, it has seen multiple upgrades from early coach redesigns to the adoption of modern LHB coaches while retaining its legacy. It continues to stand out as the only train in India with a dedicated dining car offering table service, making it a distinctive travel experience.
