Saint-Gobain’s glass goes into Railways’ Vistadome coaches

Saint-Gobain specifically designed and supplied glass panels for the roof that comprises two different kinds of glass variants. The rooftop panel is made of SGG Priva-Lite, a glass that becomes transparent/translucent at a click of a switch. 

This glass is paired with SGG Planitherm Ultra a thermal insulation glass that helps maintain optimum glare-free daylighting and helps maintain the indoor AC at a desired temperature irrespective of the climate outside. The composite unit, 33 mm thick, also provides acoustic insulation.

B Santhanam, President and MD – Flat Glass (South Asia, Malaysia, Egypt), Saint-Gobain, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Indian Railways to create a spectacle of such large proportions. Innovation is at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s business and opportunities like these stand testimony to the future-ready solutions we create. We are sure that these specially designed coaches will provide passengers luxury and multi-sensory comfort, all the while offering them views of a lifetime.”

This specially-designed Vistadome coach was manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF)- Perambur, Chennai.

Roof top glass panels in transparent and translucent state are specially-designed panels. These provide for stellar views to commuters, while giving them the comfort of solar and thermal control on scorching sunny days. 

The coach features a dome design with large windows and an observation lounge for panoramic views en route Araku Valley. Passengers can now get breathtaking views of multiple tourist destinations including Anantagiri ghat section, Lambasingi and Borra caves along the route.