Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express

[The Huskar]

The HinduThe Delhi-Agra semi high-speed train arrives at the New Delhi railway station during a trial run. Photo: R.V. Moorthy.


The semi-high speed train that proposes to reduce travelling time between Delhi and Agra to 105 minutes will be named Gatimaan Express and will have LCD TVs installed behind each seat and emergency braking system.

To be flagged off from New Delhi station next month, the train’s name has been chosen because of its capability of running at 160 km per hour speed, the maximum till date in Indian Railways, a senior Railway Ministry official said.

Equipped with comfortable seating arrangement, there will be eight-inch LCD TV screens installed behind each seat, the official said, adding there will also be automatic fire alarm with emergency braking system and passenger information system.

However, in the initial days, the passengers of Gatimaan Express will have the opportunity of watching pre-recording programmes only as the live feed will be provided later on.

The first semi-high speed service of the Railways is considered to be a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.

“We have sought safety certificate from Commissioner Railway Safety to run the semi-high speed train next month as all necessary preparations are being completed now,” Railway Board Chairman Arunendra Kumar told PTI.

Asked when the train is scheduled to be flagged off, he said, “The date will be decided after getting the safety certificate but certainly before November 30.”

Railways has already conducted two trials of the train in the past and all other arrangements like fencing off certain areas along the route and upgrading of signalling system are being carried out.

Equipped with a 5,400HP electric locomotive, the train will run at maximum speed of 160 km per hour and is expected to cover the 200 km distance in about 105 minutes.

There are 14 new LHB AC coaches manufactured at Rail Coach Factory at Kapurthala for the train and expected to roll out by month end, said a senior Railway Ministry official.

While 12 coaches will be used for daily running, two will be kept as spare ones, the official added.

The train will have Executive Class and Chair Car category of seats and also catering facility.

Railway authorities are also planning to launch similar trains in eight more routes including Delhi to Kanpur and Delhi to Chandigarh.

Keywords: Gatimaan Express, Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

 

[Iggy]

For a minute I thought it was named Gatiyaa express

 

[HariPrasad]

Good. Name should have been better.

 

[The Huskar]

Good. Name should have been better.

I really think the name is loosely inspired by Shaktimaan and Aryamaan.

 

[Green Arrow]

What is 'Gatimaan' means?

 

[HariPrasad]

The engine seems that engine is of 5000 HP equivalent to Bheem .

 

[punit]

What is 'Gatimaan' means?

Gati= Speed. Gatiman = One capable of High Speed.

 

[Green Arrow]

Gati= Speed. Gatiman = One capable of High Speed.

Thanks

 

[Donatello]

Either it is High Speed or not High Speed. LOL. what is semi-high speed?

Boeing 777 is a semi supersonic aircraft. LOL

 

[INDIC]

Either it is High Speed or not High Speed. LOL. what is semi-high speed?

Boeing 777 is a semi supersonic aircraft. LOL

akalmand, semi high speed means 160-200km/hours, High speed means 250-350km/hour.

 

[gslv]

Either it is High Speed or not High Speed. LOL. what is semi-high speed?

Boeing 777 is a semi supersonic aircraft. LOL

as there are intermediate types between a 4th gen fighter plane and a 5th gen one like 4+ 4++.

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

160 kph cannot be said fast for big country like India

 

[Donatello]

akalmand, semi high speed means 160-200km/hours, High speed means 250-350km/hour.

First time i am hearing the term 'Semi High Speed', since i have lived and traveled in US/Europe, never seen this term used before. Either it is Train or HSR. Nothing in between. As usual, Indian jingoism at its best.

as there are intermediate types between a 4th gen fighter plane and a 5th gen one like 4+ 4++.

Comparing speeds here, NOT Type/class.

So you are telling me that 4+ and 4++ planes are faster than 4th gen but slower than 5th gen? B**ch please.

Do tell me what gen did Mig 25 or Sr71 belonged to?

Indian geniuses here, Jesus.

 

[INDIC]

First time i am hearing the term 'Semi High Speed', since i have lived and traveled in US/Europe, never seen this term used before. Either it is Train or HSR. Nothing in between. As usual, Indian jingoism at its best.

Pakistan mein abhi bhi 90-100km/hour pe traine chalti hai.

 

[RISING SUN]

Either it is High Speed or not High Speed. LOL. what is semi-high speed?

Boeing 777 is a semi supersonic aircraft. LOL

Above 150 and till 200 km per hour is considered semi speed for conventional trains, high speed conventional trains from 200 to 225 km per hour and for dedicated high speed trains speed should be above 225 km per hour with average speed minimum around 200km per hour if I am correct. International agencies have small differences on this but on average this is the standard speed for different categories. Thank you.

Ours is semi high speed conventional train on conventional track. Thank you.