India's High speed train service era began by the first service of Semi-High Speed Train Gatiman Express on 05-04-2016.Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off Gatimaan Express. The train run between Hazrat Nizhamuddin and Agra Cantonment.It will take 1 hour 40 minutes for the train to complete the journey. Maximum speed of Gatimaan Express is 160 km/hr. The train will operate six days a week except Friday. Gatimaan Express with start from Nizhamuddin at 8.30 AM and reach Agra Cantonment station at 9.50 AM.Evening it departs Agra Cantt station at 5.50 PM and reach Nizhamuddin at 7.30 PM.It is having eight Chair Cars and two Executive Cars.The chair car fare is 690 and Executive class fare is 1365.
Being the fastest train in India,the semi-high speed train is having lots of specialities.Below are some of these specialities which make the train unique among other Indian trains.
Train Hostesses
Indian railway is trying to upgrade the services they provide to its passengers through various initiatives.One such initiative is the availability of Train Hostesses in the train. Gatimaan Express passengers are assisted with the train hostesses who are in uniform.They will take care of the passengers like the Air hostesses.Train Hostesses welcomed Gatimaan Express passengers with roses during the first day of the service.
Cuisines
Both Indian and Continental cuisines are available in Gatimaan Express.Passengers can choose their food from the Menu.Menu includes Upma, Dosa,Idli,Dry fruits,Chicken roll etc. Chicken items and Egg items are also present in the Menu.
Access to Multimedia
The Hotspots installed in each coach will give access to multimedia contents like Movies,TV,Videos,News etc. It's free of cost.Passengers have to download the App for using the services.
Latest Technologies
Indian Railway is trying to provide best in class service to Gatimaan Express passengers.The train is equipped with High-Power emergency breaking system,Automatic fire alarm,Bio-toilets, GPS based passenger information system and Live TV service.
Well trained Loco Pilots
The Pilots of Gatimaan Express are selected through processes.Railway is conducting Psychological and medical examination to select top Loco Pilots in the country for Gatimaan Express.Through this,Railway is trying to make Gatimaan Express the safest one.
Even though there are so many limitations like the speed(Speed of 160 km/hr is only half the speed of most of the trains running in China and Japan),Engine capacity,infrastructure lagging etc,Gatimaan Express is projecting the Changing face of Indian Railway.Hope this modernization efforts will continue and the worlds largest railway will get completely modern.
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