Gatimaan Express ; India’s first semi-high speed train
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. The train will take a travel time of 100 minutes to cover 188 kilometres (117 mins) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantonment railway stations.
In October 2014, the railways applied for safety certificate from Commission of Railway Safety to start the service. In June 2015, the train was announced officially and numbered 12049/50. The train was launched on 5 April 2016 and completed its maiden journey within 100 minutes.
An Executive Class ticket will cost ₹1500 (US$22) and travel by AC Chair Car, will cost ₹750 (US$11).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. The train has two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches. The train is equipped with bio-toilets, fire alarms, GPS-based passenger information system and automatic sliding doors. The train will have train hostesses for service, similar to airlines and the passengers will get access to free Wi-Fi and multimedia content. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be available in North Indian and South Indian cuisines.
| 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 113 km/h (70 mph) Avg Speed |