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Tuesday, 20 June 2017

08:54

Rajdhani rides to be 30% faster, travel from Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours

Rajdhani rides to be 30% faster, travel from Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours

The plan would make each line the fastest in India, running at top speeds of 200 kilometres per hour. The Gatimaan, which runs from Delhi to Agra, is currently number one with a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
The average speed of many Indian trains is slower by over 100 km/h. According to officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the premier Rajdhani trains currently average around 75 km/h; the prevalent Express and Mail trains trundle along at 52 km/h; and freight trains are not even half as fast as that, averaging only 22 km/h.
Significantly, the proposal of the new plan is taking the official form of a cabinet note. In the past, hundreds of projects have been announced in railway budget speeches but have languished without approval by the cabinet. An estimated 394 rail projects worth nearly five lakh crore are pending.
According to Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, implementation of the new plan will begin in January 2018 and take two to three years. An official who was not authorized to speak to the media reckoned that the project will cost Rs 18,163 crore. The Railways will focus on improving the electrical systems that direct trains and on civil engineering projects such as the lifting of tracks and the construction of new fences.
Ultimately, the government hopes to run faster trains throughout the ‘Golden Quadrilateral’, which also includes the Delhi-Chennai and Mumbai-Kolkata lines.
Of the 9,100 kilometers on the Golden Quadrilateral, the tracks along 6,400 kilometers (70% of the total) do not have the capacity to run trains at 130 km/h. Speed restrictions are in effect at 730 locations. These stretches have 2,736 level crossings. “We are working at eliminating these obstacles,” said a ministry official .
Britain has had trains going 200 km/h since 1976, and France is expecting this summer to start running trains that hit and go above 300 km/h. The fastest commercial train in the world, the Shanghai Maglev, tops out at 430km/h. Despite the considerable size and importance of the railways in India, they have been unable to keep up with the standards set by some other Asian nations and by Europe.

Source:RailNews


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Thursday, 4 August 2016

07:46

GPS based Display Boards in Trains

GPS based Display Boards in Trains

Indian Railways have planned to install GPS based Passenger Information System (PIS) on important mail/express trains in about 300 rakes in a phased manner. At present, GPS based Passenger Information System is installed only in Gatiman Express.

This Press Release is based on information given by the Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 03.08.2016 (Wednesday).

Source:PIBNEWS
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Tuesday, 5 April 2016

23:54

MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS FLAGS OFF FIRST NEW SEMI HIGH-SPEED TRAIN “GATIMAAN EXPRESS” FROM H.NIZAMUDDIN TO AGRA CANTT. STATION

MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS FLAGS OFF FIRST NEW SEMI HIGH-SPEED TRAIN “GATIMAAN EXPRESS” FROM H.NIZAMUDDIN TO AGRA CANTT. STATION

05-04-2016

MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS FLAGS OFF FIRST NEW SEMI HIGH-SPEED TRAIN “GATIMAAN EXPRESS” FROM H.NIZAMUDDIN TO AGRA CANTT. STATION

COMMISSIONING OF MAIN CONCOURSE AT HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN STATION ALONG WITH ENHANCED PASSENGER AMENITIES AND EXECUTIVE LOUNGE AT AGRA CANTT.
GATIMAAN EXPRESS WILL RUN o­n ALL DAYS OF WEEK EXCEPT FRIDAY
TRAIN HOSTESSES TO PROVIDE HOSPITALITY SERVICES o­n-BOARD
ATTRACTIVE GUIDED TOUR PACKAGES

In keeping with the budgetary proposal, Hon’ble Minister for Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu flagged off India’s first semi high-speed train Gatimaan Express capable of running at a maximum speed of 160 kmph,  at a ceremony held at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway station today (05.04.2016).  The launch of this train heralds a new era of high speed rail travel in India.  Railway Minister has emphasized about increasing the speed of both passengers and goods trains in budget speech. Hon’ble Mayor, Delhi Shri Subash Arya, Shri Maheish Girri, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) were the distinguished guests o­n the occasion. Senior Railway officers include Shri A.K.Mital, Chairman, Railway Board, Members Railway Board, Shri A.K.Puthia General Manager, Northern Railway and Shri Arun Arora Divisional Railway Manager, Northern Railway, Delhi.  Following the inaugural run today i.e. 05.04.2016 from H. Nizamuddin, regular services will commence in the return direction i.e. from Agra Cantt. o­n the same day and from 06.04.2016 from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

While speaking o­n the occasion Hon’ble Minister said that launching of Semi high speed Gatimaan Express was a big achievement for Indian Railways and had fulfilled the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister.  He further added that Indian Railway shell run more Gatimaan trains o­n different sectors and this would enhance tourism in India.  He said it was their aim to increase average speed of all passengers and freight trains and Indian Railway have already started working o­n mission “Raftaar” and would be accomplished in 5 years time.
Powered by a 5500 HP electric locomotive, the non-stop train will have two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches. The coaches to be used in Gatiman Express train are new LHB coaches with enhanced passenger amenities are turned out by RCF/Kapurthala.  The coaches have been fitted with bio toilets and are fit to run at 160 kmph.  The fare for chair car in fully air conditioned Gatimaan Express has been fixed at Rs 750, while for Executive Class it will be Rs 1,500.

The o­nboard catering o­n this train is being organized by Railways’ PSU, namely Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). IRCTC has made arrangements for deploying train hostesses also o­n board the train.  This train will see improve catering and will have options for different kinds of cuisines.  Another unique feature of this train is free of cost o­n board entertainment facility.  Under this facility, passengers can view various entertaining videos during travel o­n their Smart Phones, Tablet or Laptops even without internet connection through Wi-Fi. In conjunction with this train, IRCTC has also arranged two different Agra guided tour packages to coincide with the Time Table of this Gatimaan Express.  o­ne package is for the full day whereas the other package is for two days, the details of which could be seen at  www.irctc.co.in.

On this occasion hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu also inaugurated a new Executive Lounge constructed by IRCTC at Agra Cantt. Railway Station through remote from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.  Having a seating capacity for 75-80 persons, to be launched in phases, the lounge is located o­n Platform No-1 of Agra Cantt station. Modeled like o­n airport lounges, the lounge at Agra Cantt station provides a range of complimentary and paid facilities such as meals o­n order, channel music, hot beverages (tea/coffee) and soft drinks, round the clock Wi-Fi facility, luggage racks for in-house passengers, wheel chairs, recliners, TV, train information display, Business Centre with fax, printers, desktops, newspapers and magazines, clean toilets and shoe shiners. 

The services of the Executive Lounge will be available to passengers at a nominal entry fee of Rs.100 for two hours and Rs 50 for per additional hour. It includes the usage of Wi-Fi, toilets, recliners and browsing of newspapers and magazines apart from unlimited tea/coffee and soft beverages. Additional services such as the Wash & Change, meals and facilities at Business Centre are chargeable. Rate for wash and change is Rs 75. IRCTC also plans to provide more such executive lounges at Jaipur, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Howrah, Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jammu. 

Hon’ble MR also commissioned the Main Concourse with enhanced facilities for passengers at Nizamuddin railway station.  The renewed main concourse has been provided with counters for platform ticket, Enquiry, May I help you booth as well as offices for Station Manager, Ticket Checking staff, etc. It has been provided with a spacious porch area for easy access of station premises to passengers. This beautiful main concourse is expected to provide better aesthetics and convenience to rail passengers. 

Schedule Of Regular Run Of 12050/12049 Between H. Nizamuddin And Agra Cantt. ‘Gatiman’ Express (Six Days A Week Except Friday) Train
The 12050 H. Nizamuddin- Agra Cantt. ‘Gatimaan’ Express (Six Days A Week Except Friday) Train will depart from H. Nizamuddinat 08.10 a.m. from 06.04.2016 to reach Agra Cantt. at 09.50 a.m. the same day. In the return direction, the 12049 H. Agra Cantt.- H. Nizamuddin ‘Gatiman’ Express (Six Days A Week Except Friday) Train will depart from Agra Cantt. at 05.50 p.m. from05.04.2016 to reach H. Nizamuddin at 07.30 p.m. the same day. The 12050/12049 H. Nizamuddin- Agra Cantt.- H. Nizamuddin ‘Gatiman’ Express (Six Days A Week Except Friday) train will have two Executive AC Chair Car & eight AC Chair Car coaches.                            
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Saturday, 31 October 2015

08:24

Indian Railways erected wire fences and walls at high speed corridor

Indian Railways erected wire fences and walls at high speed corridor

Railways erects 50-km barbed wire fencing to secure tracks for Gatimaan Express

Agra: In its bid to ensure safety and punctuality of the country's first semi-high speed train Gatimaan Express, Indian Railways has erected about 50km of barbed wire fences and walls at vulnerable zones of the high-speed corridor. The barriers have been installed to stave off stray animals from crossing the track. 

North Central Railway spokesperson Bijay Kumar said, "The stretch between Palwal Station (outer) and Agra Cantonment Station, a 138km-long route, has been cordoned off at various points." 

In March, Railway Board president A K Mittal had said the launch of the train was being delayed because barriers were yet to be put up along the route. The barricading of the Gatimaan route will ensure that animals don't get overrun and there is no disruption in train services. 

NCR general manager Arun Saxena on Wednesday announced that Gatimaan Express will start operating between New Delhi- Agra cantt stations by the end of this financial year, i.e. March 2016. His announcement came after the commissioner of railway safety (CSR) of North Eastern Railways gave his approval to start the train on October 27. 

However, the CSR of Northern Railways is yet to give its approval. 

The train will cover its journey from Agra at 5.30 pm and reach Delhi at 7.15 pm. On the opposite side, it will start from Delhi at 8 am and reach Agra by 9.45 am. The running schedule of the train as well as the fares have already been decided by the railway authorities. 

According to railway, one side fare of air-conditioned chair car between the two destinations has been fixed at Rs 690, while a passenger will be required to spend Rs 1,365 for the executive class. 

For Shatabadi, a passenger is required to Rs 540 for chair car, and Rs 1,040 for executive class.
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Thursday, 29 October 2015

17:34

India's Fastest Train Gatimaan Express to start Operational By March 2016.

India's Fastest Train Gatimaan Express to start Operational By March 2016.

Gatimaan Express between Delhi-Agra to be Operational by March 2016

New Delhi: By the end of this financial year that is March 2016, India’s fastest train Gatimaan Express will start operating between New Delhi- Agra cantt stations, claimed Arun Saxena, General Manager of North Central Railway.

Saxena who came to Agra on a biannual meeting with Members of Parliaments to discuss the strategy of upgrading small stations with better amenities for passenger, said, “We have received assent note for the operations of Gatimaan Express from commissioner of railway safety 15 days back, but before that, some minor technical issues need to be taken care of which have been pointed out by CRS.”

“In its all trial runs, semi high speed Gatimaan has successfully achieved the set parameters and we can now start the operations by the end of financial year,” he said. Till now the railway has done six trail runs, recent one was on June 2 in which train was late by 10 minutes from its proposed time of completing the 195 km long journey in 105 minutes (one hour 25 minutes). Currently, with two minutes of halt at Mathura station, Bhopal Habibganj Shatabdi Express takes two hours six minutes to reach Agra from New Delhi.

The running schedule of the train as well as the fares have already been decided by the railway authorities.

According to railway, one side fare of air-conditioned chair car between the two destinations has been fixed at Rs 690, while a passenger will be required to spend Rs 1,365 for the executive class.

For Shatabadi, a passenger is required to Rs 540 for chair car, and Rs 1,040 for executive class.

The train will cover its journey from Agra at 5.30 pm and reach Delhi at 7.15 pm. On the opposite side, it will start from Delhi at 8 am and reach Agra by 9.45 am.
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Thursday, 4 June 2015

21:36

India’s fastest train to be flagged off soon; completes final test run in record time

India’s fastest train to be flagged off soon; completes final test run in record time

New Delhi: Gatimaan Express, the first semi high-speed train service between Delhi and Agra, is going to be the fastest train in India with a speed touching up to 160 km per hour.  The sixth and final trial for Gatimaan Express, the first semi high-speed train service between Delhi and Agra, was completed on Tuesday, during which the train covered the 195-km journey in 115 minutes, clocking a maximum speed of 160-plus kmph.

With this success, news is in air from several sources that Prime Minister Narednra Modi is expected to flag off the train, touted to be the country’s fastest, in the second week of June 2015.

However, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has denied any such plans announced either by Ministry of Railways or by the Prime Minister’s office.

Equipped with a 5,400HP electric locomotive and 12 modern coaches, the train, however, arrived 10 minutes late as it was expected to cover the journey in about 105 minutes.

Bhupinder Dhillon, public relations officer for Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) office, Agra Division told, “It was the last trial run of Gatimaan Express, which was conducted by the maintenance department of Northern Railway . So, now we can expect the train to be flagged off soon.“

The train will also have some extra features like emergency braking system, automatic fire alarm along with a passenger information system, and sliding doors inside the coaches. The fare for Gatimaan will be 25 per cent higher than that of the Shatabdi. The semi-high speed train that recommends to reduce travelling time between Delhi as well as Agra to 105 mins will certainly have LCD Televisions mounted behind each seat and also emergency braking system.

Railways has also chosen nine other routes for similar trains. These include Kanpur-Delhi, Chandigarh-Delhi, Hyderabad-Chennai, Nagpur-Bilaspur, Goa-Mumbai and Nagpur-Secunderabad.
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