Gatimaan Express
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 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Agra Cantonment railway stations.
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 | 178 km/h (111 mph) maximum 113 km/h (70 mph) Avg Speed |