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{{Short description|Semi-high speed train by Indian Railways}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gatiman Express
| logo =
| color = 6495ed
| image = File:Gatimaan express at gwalior.jpg
| image_width = 330px
| caption = Gatimaan Express near [[Gwalior Junction railway station|Gwalior Junction]]
| type = [[Shatabdi Express]]
| status = Operational
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|4|5}} ({{small|Inaugural run}}) {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|2|19}} ({{small|Extended to [[Gwalior Junction railway station|Gwalior Junction]]}}) {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|4|1}} ({{small|Extended to [[Jhansi Junction railway station|Virangana Lakshmibai Junction]]}})
| operator = [[Indian Railways]] & [[IRCTC]]
| website = https://indianrailways.gov.in/
| start = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] (NZM)
| stops = [[Agra Cantt]] [[Gwalior Junction]]
| end = [[Jhansi Junction railway station|Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction]] (VGLJ)
| distance = {{cvt|403|km}}
| journeytime =
| frequency = 6 days a week (Except Friday)
| trainnumber = 12049<ref>{{cite web|url=http://railenquiry.in/schedule/12049/|title=12049 Schedule / Time Table|access-date=16 March 2017|publisher=railenquiry.in|archive-date=17 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317054616/http://railenquiry.in/schedule/12049/|url-status=live}}</ref> / 12050<ref>{{cite web|url=http://railenquiry.in/schedule/12050/|title=12050 Schedule / Time Table|access-date=16 March 2017|publisher=railenquiry.in|archive-date=25 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525133451/https://railenquiry.in/schedule/12050/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| class = AC Chair Car (CC), Executive class (EC)
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = Yes
| observation = Large windows
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Wi-Fi Smoke Alarms Passenger Information System
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1,676mm|allk=on}} [[Broad Gauge]]
| electrification =
| speed ={{cvt|90|km/h|0}} average including halts.
| owners =
| maintenance =
| map = {{Gatimaan Express Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
}}

The 12049 / 12050 '''Gatiman Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express train]] run by [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{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=5 April 2016|archive-date=1 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201183222/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhiagra-semihigh-speed-train-to-be-named-gatimaan-express/article6493500.ece|url-status=live }}</ref> It connects [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[Delhi]] and [[Jhansi Junction railway station|Jhansi]] railway stations via the Delhi-Jhansi sector, India's busiest rail line. It is a Shatabdi Category Express and currently the third-fastest train service in India, after the [[Namo Bharat]] and the [[Rani Kamalapati–Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express|Delhi-Rani Kamlapati Vande Bharat Express]].<ref>{{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|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129070804/http://zeenews.india.com/news/delhi/delhi-agra-semi-high-speed-train-to-be-named-gatimaan-express_1483356.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/these-five-vande-bharat-express-trains-run-at-130-kmph-speed-on-entire-route-full-list-10207129/|title=These 5 Vande Bharat Express trains run at 130 kmph speed on entire route – full list|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=5 January 2026|archive-date=29 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250829080004/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/these-five-vande-bharat-express-trains-run-at-130-kmph-speed-on-entire-route-full-list-10207129/}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/rapidx-train-touches-160kmph-in-trial-2nd-phase-ops-soon-101706977479274.html|title=RapidX train touches 160kmph in trial, 2nd phase ops soon|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=5 January 2026|archive-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209173848/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/rapidx-train-touches-160kmph-in-trial-2nd-phase-ops-soon-101706977479274.html}}</ref>

The Gatiman Express consist is most commonly made up of a WAP-5 locomotive, 12 passenger cars, and 1-2 brake vans. The train covers the {{cvt|403|km}} journey in 4 hours 25 minutes at an average speed of {{cvt|91|km/h}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/works/uploads/File/Amend%2004%20lh-eo-var%2034.pdf|title= 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|date= 16 February 2018|publisher= Railway Design and Standards Organization|access-date= 4 May 2022|quote=|page=}}</ref> {{As of|2024}}, the train achieves the maximum operational speed achieved by any operating train in India with a speed of {{cvt|160|kph|abbr=on}} on the [[Tughlakabad railway station|Tughlakabad]]{{ndash}}[[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra]] section.<ref>{{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|archive-date=2 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402101843/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/delhi-to-agra-in-100-minutes-indias-semi-bullet-train-hits-tracks-next-week/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=S. Vijay |title=Railways to bring down speed of select Vande Bharat, Gatiman Express trains |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/speed-of-select-vande-bharat-gatiman-express-trains-to-be-cut-down-for-safety/article68331836.ece |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=25 June 2024 |language=en-IN |quote=he speed of Gatiman and Vande Bharat Express trains would be reduced from 160 kmph to 130 kmph}}</ref> The train runs six days a week.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gatimaan Express: India launches 'fastest train' at 160km/h |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35966745 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=5 April 2016 |quote=Gatimaan Express will run six days a week, except on Fridays, the railway ministry said in a statement.}}</ref>

In October 2014, Indian Railways applied for a safety certificate from the [[Commission of Railway Safety]] to start the service and the train was officially announced in June 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/delhi-agra-semi-high-speed-train-gatimaan-express-222796-2014-10-12|title=Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express|work=[[India Today]]|access-date=5 April 2015|archive-date=20 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120173323/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/delhi-agra-semi-high-speed-train-gatimaan-express/1/395346.html|url-status=live }}</ref> The first service ran on 5 April 2016 from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Agra Cantonment.<ref>{{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|archive-date=2 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402150555/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gatimaan-express-indias-fastest-train-to-debut-on-tuesday-1308845|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gatimaan Express reaches Agra within targeted 100 minutes|work=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gatimaan-express-reaches-agra-within-targeted-100-minutes-316423-2016-04-05|date=5 April 2016|access-date=5 April 2016|archive-date=1 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234438/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gatimaan-express-reaches-agra-in-targeted-99-minutes/1/635554.html|url-status=live }}</ref> The train was extended from Agra to [[Gwalior]] on 19 February 2018 and then to Virangana Lakshmibai junction on 1 April 2018.<ref>{{cite news|last= Duttagupta|first= Samonway|date= 5 April 2018|title= Madhya Pradesh-bound Gatimaan Express train extended till Jhansi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/madhya-pradesh-bound-gatimaan-express-train-extended-till-jhansi/as63626782.cms|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date= 4 May 2022}}</ref>

== Incidents ==
In 2016, a Delhi-bound train suffered damage to its pantograph during a thunderstorm, halting the train between Baad and Mathura Junction.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gatiman-express-halted-as-pantograph-breaks-due-to-thunderstorm-1409318/|title=Gatiman Express Halted As Pantograph Breaks Due To Thunderstorm|work=[[NDTV]]|access-date=5 January 2026|archive-date=8 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190908032830/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gatiman-express-halted-as-pantograph-breaks-due-to-thunderstorm-1409318/}}</ref>

In 2024, the crew violated the advisory speed limits between Jajau and Mania railway stations.<ref>{{cite news |title=Railway Board sets up committee, holds meeting to ascertain why drivers violate speed restrictions |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/railway-board-sets-up-committee-drivers-violate-speed-restrictions-9395814/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=16 June 2024 |language=en |quote=In the first incident, the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the Gatiman Express, India’s first semi-high-speed train which runs at 160 kmph speed between Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi and Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction in Uttar Pradesh, violated the advisory speed}}</ref> In June 2024, the maximum speed of the train was reduced from 160 km/h to 130 km/h until the installation of the Kavach autonomous train protection system on the route.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indian Railways reduces speed of Vande Bharat and Gatiman Express trains to 130 kmph - ET Infra |url=https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/indian-railways-reduces-speed-of-vande-bharat-and-gatiman-express-trains-to-130-kmph/111340602 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=ETInfra.com |agency=Economic Times |language=en |quote=Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat, two semi-high speed trains}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Why Has Indian Railways Decided To Reduce Speed Of Vande Bharat And Gatiman Express -- Explained |url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/why-has-indian-railways-decided-to-reduce-speed-of-vande-bharat-and-gatiman-express-explained-2760722.html |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=[[Zee News]] |language=en |quote=The speed of these trains will now reduced from the current 160 kmph to 130 kmph.}}</ref>

As of 2026, there have been no reported casualties onboard the train.

== Reputation ==
The Gatiman Express has achieved internet fame for being one of the fastest trains in India. Despite its fame, the train has received negative reviews from critics, citing poor maintenance and a hostile Crew. Due to high ticket prices, very few locals use the express, as fares can be 3 to 4 times higher than that of an AC 2 Tier on a normal express/superfast.

==See also==
* [[High-speed rail in India]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian Railways}}
{{Greater Delhi transit}}
{{Higher-speed rail}}

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[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2016]]
[[Category:Transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Modi administration initiatives]]

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