Gatimaan Express

Gatimaan Express is India's first semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Jhansi.[3][4][5][6] It takes 265 minutes (around 4.5 hours) to cover the 403 km (250 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Virangana Lakshmibai Junction railway stations with an average speed of 91 km/h (57 mph).[7]

Gatimaan Express
A WAP 5 hauled Gatimaan express at New Delhi Railway Station
Overview
StatusActive
First service5 April 2016 (2016-04-05) (Inaugural run)
1 April 2018 (2018-04-01) (Extended to Virangana Lakshmibai Junction)
Current operator(s)Indian Railways IRCTC
Websitehttp://indianrail.gov.in
Route
StartHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
StopsAgra Cantt & Gwalior Junction
EndVirangana Lakshmibai Junction (VGLB)
Distance travelled403 km (250 mi)
Average journey time4h 25m
Service frequencyExcept Friday
Train number(s)12049[1] / 12050[2]
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Class Premium Class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesSmoke Alarms
Passenger Information System
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gaugeIndian Gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speedMax: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Avg: 91 km/h (57 mph)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

The top operating speed of the Gatimaan Express is up to 160 km/h, which makes it the fastest regularly scheduled train service in India. Trial runs of other trains have been faster, and if the rail infrastructure on Vande Bharat Express routes were to be improved, it could also go as fast as the Gatiman Express.

History

In October 2014, the railways applied for safety certificate from Commission of Railway Safety to start the service.[8] In June 2015, the train was officially announced. The train was launched on 5 April 2016 and completed its maiden journey between Nizamuddin and Agra Cantt within 100 minutes.[9][10] But due to low occupancy, Indian Railways first extended this train from Agra to Gwalior on 19 February 2018 and then to Virangana Lakshmibai junction on 1 April 2018.[11][12]

The Gatimaan Express is regularly hauled by a WAP 5 electric locomotive from the Ghaziabad Loco Shed. Four dedicated WAP-5 locomotives 30007, 30140 & 30120 from the Ghaziabad (GZB) Electric locomotive Shed are used to haul this train in both directions. These locomotives are equipped with TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System).

Speed

The maximum permissible speed is 160 kmph but not for the whole journey. The maximum permissible speed is 120 kmph between H. Nizamuddin and Tughlakabad. Railway is trying to increase the maximum permissible speed of H. Nizamuddin - Tughlakabad route up to 130 kmph from 120 kmph and for this reason, maximum permissible speed of this train will be increased to 130 kmph between H. Nizamuddin and Tughlakabad. The maximum permissible speed is 160 kmph between Tughlakabad and Agra Cant and speed of this part makes it the train having highest speed in the country, the maximum permissible speed is 130 kmph between Agra Cant and Virangna Lakshmibai. Railway is planning to increase its speed to 160 kmph beyond Agra Cant.[13][14][15]

See also

References
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  2. "12050 Schedule / Time Table". railenquiry.in. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
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  7. "Amendment no. 4 to the Revised speed certificate for operation of trains hauled by single WAP5 class locomotive on New Delhi-Agra Cantt.-New Delhi section" (PDF). rdso.indianrailways.gov.in. Railway Design and Standards Organization. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
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  9. "Gatimaan Express, India's Fastest Train, To Debut On Tuesday". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  10. "Gatimaan Express reaches Agra within targeted 100 minutes". India Today. 5 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  11. "Amendment no. 4 to the Revised speed certificate for operation of trains hauled by single WAP5 class locomotive on New Delhi-Agra Cantt.-New Delhi section" (PDF). rdso.indianrailways.gov.in. Railway Design and Standards Organization. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  12. Duttagupta, Samonway (5 April 2018). "Madhya Pradesh-bound Gatimaan Express train extended till Jhansi". Times of India. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  13. Qureshi, Siraj (25 May 2018). "Gatimaan Express to soon run at 160 kmph, may be extended from Virangna Lakshmibai to Bhopal". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  14. "Raising of sectionl speed to 130 kmph" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  15. "Gatimaan Express, India's fastest train, launched on the Delhi-Agra route". The Indian Express. 5 April 2016. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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