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Indias fastest train Gatimaan to be Inaugurated by PM Modi
The semi-high speed Indias fastest train that proposes to reduce travelling time between Delhi and Agra was named Gatimaan Express and will have 8 inch – LCD TVs installed behind each seat and with the availability of emergency braking system. The Gatimaan train would be running at 160 km per hour speed, the maximum till date in Indian Railways.
The indias fastest train gatimaan takes only 105 minutes to travel between Delhi and Agra. The train is equipped with comfortable seating arrangement, there will be eight-inch LCD TV screens installed behind each seat and will also be having an automatic fire alarm with emergency braking system and passenger information system.
After the launch of the indias fastest train the users would be provided with the pre- recording shows to view in the TV’s. The live shows would be installed later in the TV’s. This service of the Railways is considered to be a good news for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.
The indias fastest train Gatimaan launch date will be flagged after getting the safety certificate from the centers and will be Inaugurated by prime minister narendra modi.
Indias fastest train Gatimaan and its features:
The indian Railways has already conducted two trials of the train in the past. All other arrangements like fencing along the route and upgrading of signalling system are in progress for the indias fastest train. It is equipped with a 5,400 HP electric locomotive.
- The train will run at maximum speed of 160 km per hour.
- It is expected to cover the 200 km distance in just about 105 minutes.
- There are 14 new LHB AC coaches manufactured at Rail Coach Factory for the train.
But out of those 14 coaches only 12 coaches will be kept for running, and two other coaches will be kept as a spare for future use. The train will have Executive Class and Chair Car category of seats and also catering facility.
The indian Railway authorities are also planning to launch similar trains in eight more routes including Delhi to Kanpur and Delhi to Chandigarh.
The running schedule of the Gatimaan express train as well as its fare have already been decided . The fare for Gatimaan Express will be 25% more than what a Shatabdi express. One-way fare of the air-conditioned chair car has been fixed at Rs 690, while Rs 1,365 have to spent by the passenger for the executive class.