The 12049 / 12050 Gatiman Express is an express train run by Indian Railways.[1] It connects Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi and 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 Delhi-Rani Kamlapati Vande Bharat Express.[2] [3] [4]
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 Template:Cvt journey in 4 hours 25 minutes at an average speed of Template:Cvt.[5] Template:As of, the train achieves the maximum operational speed achieved by any operating train in India with a speed of Template:Cvt on the TughlakabadTemplate:NdashAgra section.[6][7] The train runs six days a week.[8]
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.[9] The first service ran on 5 April 2016 from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Agra Cantonment.[10][11] The train was extended from Agra to Gwalior on 19 February 2018 and then to Virangana Lakshmibai junction on 1 April 2018.[12]
Incidents
In 2016, a Delhi-bound train suffered damage to its pantograph during a thunderstorm, halting the train between Baad and Mathura Junction.[13]
In 2024, the crew violated the advisory speed limits between Jajau and Mania railway stations.[14] 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.[15][16]
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
References
- ↑ Train to be named Gatimaan Express. The Hindu. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express. Zee News. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ These 5 Vande Bharat Express trains run at 130 kmph speed on entire route – full list. The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ↑ RapidX train touches 160kmph in trial, 2nd phase ops soon. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ↑ 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. Railway Design and Standards Organization(16 February 2018). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ Delhi To Agra In 100 Minutes: Gatimaan Express hits tracks next week. Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ↑ Railways to bring down speed of select Vande Bharat, Gatiman Express trains. The Hindu(25 June 2024). Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ↑ Gatimaan Express: India launches 'fastest train' at 160km/h. BBC News(5 April 2016).
- ↑ Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train to be named Gatimaan Express. India Today. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ↑ Gatimaan Express, India's Fastest Train, To Debut On Tuesday. NDTV. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ↑ Gatimaan Express reaches Agra within targeted 100 minutes. India Today(5 April 2016). Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ Madhya Pradesh-bound Gatimaan Express train extended till Jhansi. The Times of India(5 April 2018). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ↑ Gatiman Express Halted As Pantograph Breaks Due To Thunderstorm. NDTV. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ↑ Railway Board sets up committee, holds meeting to ascertain why drivers violate speed restrictions. The Indian Express(16 June 2024).
- ↑ Indian Railways reduces speed of Vande Bharat and Gatiman Express trains to 130 kmph - ET Infra. ETInfra.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ↑ Why Has Indian Railways Decided To Reduce Speed Of Vande Bharat And Gatiman Express -- Explained. Zee News. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
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