Gatimaan Express, India's Fastest Train, To Debut On Tuesday April 5,2016

India's fastest train, the Gatimaan Express, is all set to be launched on Tuesday April 5,2016 opening a new chapter in the history of the Indian Railways.

The inaugural run of Gatimaan Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi, to Agra Cantt. is scheduled for Tuesday April 5,2016 the Divisional Railway Manager's office said in a statement.

After two years of wait, India’s fastest train, the “semi-bullet” Gatimaan Express, is set to begin its inaugural run on April 5. But instead of New Delhi, it will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin and reach Agra in 100 minutes


Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate the train at 10 am by remote from his office.

The train has 12 AC coaches, hostesses in each compartment, free Wi-Fi facility, automatic doors, and several other facilities to offer a comfortable train journey in specially designed coaches.

The train's fare will be more than Shatabadi Express. It will run six days a week except Friday, when the Taj Mahal is closed

The 12049/50 Gatimaan Express will clock a speed of 160 km per hour speed in the Tughlakabad-Agra section. Prior to that, it is slated to run at 120 km per hour.

The original idea to run the train from New Delhi station and make it reach Agra in 90 minutes or even in 105 or 110 minutes has been abandoned.

Key Features of Gatimaan Express

• run at a speed of 160 km per hour
• complete the 210-km journey in just around 100 minutes
• has 12 AC coaches, hostesses in each compartment, free wi-fi facility, automatic doors, and several other facilities to offer a comfortable train journey in specially designed coaches.