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词条 Gatimaan Express
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  1. History

  2. Train Info

  3. Route

  4. Services

      Schedule    Coaches  

  5. Loco link

  6. See also

  7. References

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| start = H Nizamuddin
| stops = Agra & Gwalior
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| distance = {{convert|403|km|miles|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4h 25m
| frequency = Except Friday
| trainnumber = 12049[1] / 12050[2]
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| class = AC Chair Car
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Gatimaan Express is India's first semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Jhansi. It operates at a maximum speed of {{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on}} and is currently the second fastest train in India after Train 18.[3][4][5]The train takes 265 minutes to cover the {{convert|403|km|mi|abbr=on}} journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Jhansi Junction railway stations with an average speed of {{convert|91.25|km/h|abbr=on}} from 1 April 2018.

History

In October 2014, the railways applied for safety certificate from Commission of Railway Safety to start the service.[6]

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.[7][8]

Train Info

In this train locomotive WAP 5 engine is used. Four dedicated WAP-5 locomotives 30007, 30020 , 30086 & WAP 5H from Ghaziabad (GZB) Electric locomotive shed are used to haul this train in both the directions. All coaches are LHB coaches. There are 12 coaches including 2 Luggage cum generator vans known as End-On-Generator vans (EOG). 8 coaches are AC Chair Car while remaining 2 coaches are AC Executive Chair Car.

The train also uses almost same livery as used by Shatabdi Express with an additional yellow band.

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Route

{{yellow|Gatimaan Express
# Station Code Average Speed Zone Location
1 H Nizamuddin NZM 150 km/h NR Delhi
2 Agra Cantt AGC 100 km/h NCR Agra, Uttar Pradesh
3 Gwalior Junction GWL 80 km/h Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
4 Jhansi JHS 80 km/h Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

As the whole route is electrified the, three dedicated WAP-5 locomotives 30007, 30020 & 30086 from Ghaziabad (GZB) electric locomotive shed are used to haul this train in both the directions.

Services

The train has two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches. The train is equipped with bio-toilets, fire alarms, GPS-based passenger information system and sliding doors. The train has train hostesses for service, similar to airlines and the passengers get access to free Wi-Fi and multimedia content. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available in North Indian and South Indian variations.

Schedule

On an average, Gatimaan Express (Train No - 12050) arrives 2 minutes earlier at Jhansi Railway Station than its scheduled time.

The train leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 8:10 am IST and reaches Jhansi at 12:35 pm IST. Departure from Jhansi is at 3:05 pm IST reaching Nizammudin at 7:30 pm IST.

Average delay of 12050 - Gatimaan Express for the year 2017 is 27 minutes [9]

Coaches

Gatimaan Exp. has a total of 10 coaches. Two of them are executive AC chair car and rest eight are AC chair car.[10]

Loco link

Gatimaan Express is regularly hauled by WAP 5 electric locomotive from Ghaziabad Loco shed. Four dedicated WAP-5 locomotives 30007, 30020 , WAP 5H & 30086 from Ghaziabad (GZB) Electric locomotive shed are used to haul this train in both the directions. The locomotives are equipped with TPWS (Train Protection and Warning System).

See also

{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
  • AC Superfast Express
  • Bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)
  • Vande Bharat Express
  • Tejas Express
  • Humsafar Express
  • Mahamana Express
  • Double Decker Express
  • Duronto Express
  • Rajdhani Express
  • Shatabdi Express
  • Jan Shatabdi Express
  • Garib Rath Express
  • Antyodaya Express
  • Uday Express
  • Yuva Express
  • Train 20

}}

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://railenquiry.in/schedule/12049/|title=12049 Schedule / Time Table|access-date=16 March 2017|publisher=railenquiry.in}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://railenquiry.in/schedule/12050/|title=12050 Schedule / Time Table|access-date=16 March 2017|publisher=railenquiry.in}}
3. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhiagra-semihigh-speed-train-to-be-named-gatimaan-express/article6493500.ece |title=Train to be named Gatimaan Express |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=2016-04-05}}
4. ^{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/delhi/delhi-agra-semi-high-speed-train-to-be-named-gatimaan-express_1483356.html |title=Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express|work=Zee News|access-date=5 April 2016}}
5. ^{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/delhi-to-agra-in-100-minutes-indias-semi-bullet-train-hits-tracks-next-week/|title=Delhi To Agra In 100 Minutes: Gatimaan Express hits tracks next week |newspaper=Indian Express |access-date=2016-04-05}}
6. ^{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-agra-semi-high-speed-train-gatimaan-express/1/395346.html |title=Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express |work=India Today |access-date=2016-04-05}}
7. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gatimaan-express-indias-fastest-train-to-debut-on-tuesday-1308845 |title=Gatimaan Express, India's Fastest Train, To Debut On Tuesday |work=NDTV|access-date=2016-04-05}}
8. ^{{cite news |title=Gatimaan Express reaches Agra within targeted 100 minutes |work=India Today |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gatimaan-express-reaches-agra-in-targeted-99-minutes/1/635554.html |date=2016-04-05|access-date=2016-04-05}}
9. ^{{Cite web|url=https://runningstatus.in/history/12050/lastyear|title=12050 Gatimaan Express Last Year's Train Running History / Archive|website=runningstatus.in|access-date=2018-08-10}}
10. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianluxurytrains.com/journeys/gatimaan-express/|title=Gatimaan Express - A High Speed Luxury Train Journey|website=www.indianluxurytrains.com|access-date=2017-10-04}}
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