Can you name a few fastest trains of India…? Hold on..! You got to add another train to your list. “Gatimaan Express”, remember the name! In a few days, this is going to replace the position of Shatabdhi express as the fastest train in India. It reaches a top speed of 160 kmph. This train has completed its maiden journey all the way from Delhi to Agra in just 100 minutes. Talking about the time taken in return journey, it’s a little less than the forward journey. Let’s check out more about this train here under:
- Before knowing the significant features of this train, let’s have a quick look into its history. The idea of this train originated long back in October 2014. However, the official announcement took a long time and came into limelight on June 2015. Finally, this train became a grand success on 5th April 2016.
- Its maiden journey was scheduled at 10:10am of 5th April, 2016. The train has a maximum capacity of 736 passengers and its first journey has carried out with only 224 passengers.
- Its first journey has started on a grand note. The whole train is decorated with flowers and garlands. Passengers are welcomed warmly by the train hostesses with chocolates and red roses.
- Right from the origin of the idea of Gatimaan express, people started to compare it closely with the existing Shatabdhi express. However, its maiden journey proved that it is better than the best. If you are wondering how to check PNR status on mobile for this train, it’s similar to that of any other Indian train.
- If you are a food lover, you will love your time in this train. A wide range of Indian and continental dishes are served here. The menu includes mini dosa, wholewheat upma, fresh cut fruits, idly, swiss roll, aloo kulcha, chicken roll and roasted dry fruits. Isn’t the menu yummy..!
- The good news for the internet addicts is that this train provides free multimedia access to its passengers. Each coach has hot spot devices installed in it. However, the passengers have to download a free app to access this service.
- The passengers of the train’s maiden journey were enquired about the services offered and the response was satisfactory. Passengers just hoped for more of such trains in India.
- Predictions are being made that the tracks have to be remodeled to accommodate this superfast train.
- The features in this train are carefully chosen that it entertains everyone in the train. People of any age group find something which can keep them entertained here. The authorities have made clear that depending upon the response of people; additional coaches will be added to this train.
- IRCTC takes care of entire onboard services offered in this train like housekeeping and catering. The tour packages are designed to attract tourists visiting Agra.
The success of this train has made people to believe that India is capable of producing the trains which can hit a top speed of 300 kmph. When you travel for the first time in this train, you would wonder why our railway doesn’t bring in more of such trains.