SHATABDI EXPRESS
Vande Bharat and Gatimaan Express trains connecting Delhi and Agra set for speed upgrade as Kavach installation is completed; services to return to 160 kmph from current 130 kmph after successful safety trials
Vande Bharat recent news: Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat services are expected to return to their original speeds of 160 kmph. This enhancement follows the successful installation of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the Delhi-Agra route. Currently, eight trains operate at a reduced speed of 130 kmph due to safety regulations. Safety trials are currently being conducted to ensure the system's effectiveness before the speed increase.
Delhi-Lucknow bullet train journey in 2 hours 12 minutes compared to 6 hours 25 minutes by Vande Bharat: What the Northern Corridor proposes
Delhi and Lucknow could be connected by a bullet train in 2 hours and 12 minutes under the proposed Northern Corridor approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has also shared estimated travel times for Agra, Kanpur and Varanasi as the planned network is set to extend from Delhi to Guwahati.
Railway pass holders can travel in higher class on Rajdhani, Shatabdi by paying fare difference
Railway pass holders now have the option to travel in a higher class on premium trains. This change applies to Privilege Passes, Post Retirement Complimentary Passes, and Widow Passes. The Railway Board clarified this policy after addressing prior ambiguities in the rules concerning train travel. Updated procedures will reflect this new travel entitlement and clarify fare payment requirements.
Delhi train cancellations today, October 10: From Rajdhani to Garib Rath, check the full list of cancelled Mail and Express trains
Delhi-bound trains cancelled today: Indian Railways has cancelled several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 ahead of a planned protest, citing expected traffic congestion. The disruption has also affected services including the Sealdah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express and the CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express. IANS reported that around 5,000 passengers missed trains on Thursday amid protests and traffic jams in the capital.
Railway research arm asked for probe after Shatabdi engine wheel skids on wet rails during emergency braking
New Delhi-Chandigarh Shatabdi Express was recently involved in a cattle run-over incident between Rathdhana and Sonipat in the Northern Railway zone when the loco pilot tried to stop the train using emergency brakes.
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Vande Bharat Sleeper vs Rajdhani train food menu full comparison: Check meal prices and breakfast, lunch, dinner options
Vande Bharat Sleeper and Rajdhani Express may both offer premium onboard meals, but their food menus work quite differently. From Bengali and Assamese dishes on Vande Bharat Sleeper to an extensive regional spread on Rajdhani, the choices vary by route, class and service. Here’s a closer look at what passengers can actually expect on their plates and how the two menus compare.
Train passengers, take note: 100% electrified ER faces safety focus as Railway Board checks electrical failures and OHE wire snaps
Eastern Railway is stepping up railway safety and electrical maintenance as Railway Board official Ramendra Kumar Tewari inspected key locations across the Howrah-Memari section. The inspection focused on fire safety, OHE reliability, passenger amenities and staff training. Eastern Railway is also upgrading trains from EOG to HOG and replacing ageing OHE wires to reduce failures, diesel consumption and emissions.
Shatabdi Express coach goes missing at Delhi station? Here's what went wrong
Passengers at New Delhi Railway Station faced delays on Saturday morning when the Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express experienced a significant logistical error. The train, scheduled to depart at 7:20 am, was missing an entire coach, including an executive class compartment, causing frustration and anger among those waiting to board.
Jyotiraditya Scindia reveals inside story of birth of Shatabdi Express trains and foil-wrapped food in Indian Railways
Today, Vande Bharat trains take the spotlight, showcasing India's homegrown manufacturing prowess. In the past, Shatabdi Express trains were dubbed "desi bullet trains," offering rapid day travel between major cities. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shared insights into the genesis of Shatabdi Express during an interview, highlighting his father Madhavrao Scindia's leadership as Railway Minister. Inspired by observations from trips to Japan and France, Madhavrao Scindia introduced innovations like foil-based food service and mobile food carts on Shatabdi Express trains .
Indian Railways wins praise on Twitter for good quality of food on Shatabdi Express
A Twitter user recently posted a picture of the meal served on Shatabdi Express, praising the quality of food, which went viral and received appreciation from several social media users including Union Minister Darshana Jardosh.
Passenger discovers a ₹50 service charge for a ₹20 cup of tea on Shatabdi Express
A man travelling aboard the Shatabdi Express from Delhi to Bhopal, posted a picture on Twitter that showed the receipt for a ₹20 cup of tea. He was levied a ₹50 service charge bringing his total to ₹70.
Western Railway to get Vistadome coach for Mumbai-Gandhinagar Shatabdi Express from April 11
On the Central Railway, the Deccan Express on the Mumbai-Pune route and some other trains departing from Mumbai are being run with Vistadome coaches.
Delhi-Allahabad Duronto to be replaced with Humsafar Express
The Humsafar express that will replace the Duronto will run four days a week instead of the triweekly run of the superfast train.
Project Swarna: Jalpaiguri-Howrah Shatabdi becomes second train to get 'Gold' makeover, dozens to follow
Project Swarna aims at improving aesthetics, amenities, security, cleanliness and services. Average cost of Swarna upgrade of a train is around Rs 50 lakh, and around Rs 2 lakh for one coach.
Indian Railways: 2 new ‘world class’ trains to cut travel time by 20%
The Chennai-based Railways’ Integral Coach Factory (ICF) has designed the train sets and will manufacture the first with 16 fully air-conditioned coaches by June 2018.
Shatabdi Express with revamped coaches makes its maiden journey
The rake with the refurbished coaches made its maiden journey between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Monday.
Union minister Rajen Gohain flags off new Shatabdi express between Guwahati to Dibrugarh
Rajen Gohain said that the Shatabdi Express trains are among the fastest and most prestigious trains of Indian Railways along with Rajdhani and Duronto.
Jan Shatabdi incident: Intelligence agencies informed; cops quiz few people
Top Railway officials suspect it to be an act of sabotage, mischief or terrorism and have lodged a case with Government Railway Police (GRP) under the section 150 (a) of the Railway Act.
Mumbai to Delhi in less than 13 hours on Talgo trains
The test drive gets better during the return journey, scheduled for Aug 3. "The train will depart Mumbai at 3 am, & the goal is to reach Delhi by evening."
Two coaches of Shatabdi Express decouple from engine
Two coaches of the Delhi-bound Shatabdi Express decoupled from the engine at Rura station in the district today, a railway official said.
Six mowed down by Shatabdi Express in Bengal's Malda district
Six persons, including two children, were crushed under the wheels of New Jalpaiguri- Howrah Shatabdi Express in Malda district today.
Chennai-Coimbatore Duronto Express withdrawn due to poor patronage: Southern Railway
Southern Railway has withdrawn the services of Chennai-Coimbatore Duronto Express and will introduce Chennai Central-Coimbatore Shatabdi Expres.
New Shatabdi Express on Chandigarh-New Delhi-Chandigarh route from January 14
This will be the third Shatabdi train to run between the national capital and Chandigarh, the Lok Sabha constituency of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal.
Board Shatabdi Express from Kolkata, reach North Bengal in eight hours
Those who frequently travel from Kolkata to NBengal or vice versa, now have a reason to cheer. Soon Howrah & New Jalpaiguri will be connected by a Shatabdi Express.
7 trains cancelled, 65 running late due to fog
With dense fog continuing to envelop parts of North India, Railways today cancelled seven trains from here and rescheduled two of them as more than 65 trains were running late.
Bomb scare in Dehra Dun-bound Shatabdi Express train
The bomb disposal squads were pressed into service in the train which was stopped at Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee stations for frisking and checking.
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