India’s fastest train, Gatimaan Express will start operating between Delhi and Agra(195 Kms) from March 2016
The train is expected to start from New Delhi at 8 am and reach Agra by 9.45 am. On the return journey, the train will start from Agra at 5.30 pm and reach Delhi at 7.15 pm
The speed of Gatimaan Express is 160 km/hr
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The engine of Gatimaan Express is powered by 5,400 Horse Power electric locomotive. It means like 5,400 horses pulling the train.
The train will have 12 ultra modern coaches. Each coach costs a staggering Rs 2.5 crore. (12 X 2.5 crores = 30 crores)
One side fare of AC chair car has been fixed at Rs. 690 while a passenger will be charged Rs. 1,365 for the executive class in Gatimaan Express. In Shatabadi Express, a passenger is required to pay Rs. 540 for chair car, and Rs. 1,040 for executive class.
To achieve the speed of magic number 160 km/hr, certain tracks on the Delhi-Agra route have been fenced off and the signaling system has been upgraded
Railway officials will conduct a psychological and medical examination
to the selected top loco pilots to ensure Gatiman Express becomes the
safest and fastest mode of travel in the country. The tests done by
Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO), will assess loco
pilots’ ability to maintain their focus and decision-making under
stress.
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