Sunday, December 11, 2016

GATIMAAN EXPRESS

                       Gatimaan express is an India's first semi high speed train that runs between Delhi and Agra. It operates at a max speed of 160kmph and is the fastest train in India till date. The average journey time is 1hr 40min with an average speed of 112kmph. The train was launched on 5th April,2016.In this train an executive tickets cost Rs1500 (US$22) and an AC chair car ticket cost Rs750 (US$11).
The train has 2 executive coaches and eight AC chair car coaches. The train is equipped with bio-toilets, fire alarms, GPS based passenger information system and automatic sliding door. The train has train hostesses for service and the passenger gets free wifi and multimedia content. The Gatimaan Express is hauled by a WAP-5 electric locomotive. The locomotive is equipped with TPWS(train protection and warning system).  





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