Gatimaan Express
A WAP5 hauled Gatimaan Express at New Delhi Railway station
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Gatimaan Express |
| First service | 5 April 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | H Nizamuddin |
| Stops | Point to Point |
| End | Agra Cantonment |
| Distance travelled | 188 km (117 mi) |
| Average journey time | 1h 40m |
| Service frequency | daily (Except Friday)(Because Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays) |
| Train number(s) | 12049[1] / 12050[2] |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Executive Chair Car, AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | LHB large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) maximum 113 km/h (70 mph) Avg Speed |
Gatimaan Express is a semi high speed train that runs between Delhi and Agra in India. It operates at a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and is the fastest train in India.[3][4][5] The train will take a travel time of 100 minutes to cover 188 kilometres (117 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantonment railway stations.[6][7]
Contents
History
In October 2014, the railways applied for safety certificate from Commission of Railway Safety to start the service.[8] In June 2015, the train was announced officially and numbered 12049/50.[9] The train was launched on 5 April 2016 and completed its maiden journey within 100 minutes.[10][11]
Services
An Executive Class ticket will cost ₹1,500 (US$22) and travel by AC Chair Car, will cost ₹750 (US$11).[12] The train leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:10 am and reach Agra at 9:50 am and departs from Agra at 5:50 pm and reach Nizammudin at 7:30 pm.[12] The train has two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches.[12] The train is equipped with bio-toilets, fire alarms, GPS-based passenger information system and automatic sliding doors.[12] The train will have train hostesses for service, similar to airlines and the passengers will get access to free Wi-Fi and multimedia content.[12] Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be available in North Indian and South Indian cuisines.[12]
Traction
Gatimaan Express is regularly hauled by WAP 5 electric locomotive from Ghaziabad Loco shed. The locomotive is equipped with TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System).
See also
References
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