Gatimaan Express

Gatimaan Express

A WAP5 hauled Gatimaan Express at New Delhi Railway station
Overview
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
112 km/h (70 mph) Avg Speed
Route map

Gatimaan Express is an Indian first semi high speed train that runs between Delhi and Agra in India. It operates at a max speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and is the fastest train in India.[3][4][5] The train takes 100 minutes to cover the 188 kilometres (117 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantonment railway stations which makes the average speed as 112 km/h (70 mph).[6][7]

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

Executive Class ticket costs ₹1,500 (US$22). Travel by AC Chair Car, costs ₹750 (US$11).[12] The train leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:10 am and reaches Agra at 9:50 am. Departure from Agra is at 5:50 pm reaching 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 has train hostesses for service, similar to airlines and the passengers get access to free Wi-Fi and multimedia content.[12] Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available in North Indian and South Indian variations.[12]

Loco link

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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