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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Gatimaan Express, India's Fastest Train

Gatimaan Express is India's first semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Gwalior at a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and is currently the fastest train in India

 The first Gatimaan Express train was flagged off in April 2016.



Gatimaan Exp. has a total of 10 coaches. Two of them are executive AC chair car and rest eight are AC chair ca

The train takes 265 minutes to cover the 402 km (250 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizanuddin to Jhansi Junction  railway stations which gives the average speed of 112 km/h (70 mph).

An extension to Gwalior and then on to Jhansi is planned

Gatimaan Express extended to Gwalior and Jhansi from April 01,2018


With effect from April 1, 2018, train No. 12049/50 of Gatimaan Express has been extended up to Gwalior/Jhansi, according to a press release by the railways ministry. The move, said the government, is aimed at facilitating passengers.

5 things to know about Gatimaan Express trains


1. The extended Gatimaan Express service will run six days a week except Friday.

2. The extension of Gatimaan Express "will facilitate movement of tourists to various tourist attractions in and around Gwalior and Jhansi of Bundelkhand region," the press release noted. The move will also boost the tourism in the region, the ministry said.

3.Previously, the Gatimaan Express ran between Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (Delhi) and Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh).

4. Gatimaan Express coaches come with many features such as bio-toilets and balanced draft gear couplers for a smooth ride.

5. Gatiman Express trains comprise two executive AC chair cars and eight AC chair car coaches.
 Gatiman Express extended run timetable

Details of Extension up to Gwalior
Train No 12050 Nizammuddin-Gwalior Gatimaan ExpStationsTrain No 12049 Gwalior-Nizammuddin Gatimaan Exp
Departure-08:10NizammuddinArrival -19:30
09:50-09:55Agra Cantt17:45-17:50
Arrival - 11:25GwaliorDeparture-16:15
Details of Extension up to Jhansi
Train No 12050 Nizammuddin-Jhansi Gatimaan Exp Train No 12049 Jhansi-Nizammuddin Gatimaan Exp.
Departure-08:10NizammuddinArrival -19:30
09:50-09:55Agra Cantt17:45-17:50
11:16-11:18Gwalior16:05-16:07
Arrival -12:35JhansiDeparture-15:05
Source: The Ministry of Railways

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