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On 1 March 1969, the first Rajdhani Express with nine coaches was flagged off from New Delhi to Howrah with the return journey commencing on 3 March. [4] The train completed the 1,450 km (900 mi) trip in 17 hours 20 minutes and was the only such train in operation till 1972, when the second Rajdhani was introduced from Mumbai .
Mumbai Rajdhani Express with WCAM-2P locomotive, read to depart from Mumbai Central. An AC First Class coach of Mumbai Rajdhani Express. Until 1974, the Bombay Rajdhani operated as a weekly service, but due to its increasing popularity and passenger demand, its frequency was increased to thrice a week in 1975.
The 12433 / 12434 MGR Chennai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express is an important train connecting Chennai & New Delhi. According to 1997-98 railway budget, pantry car service was introduced on 2633/2634 (number of that time) Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Rajdhani Express in 1996-97 and maybe it was introduced then (1996–97). [ 1 ]
Express trains often have specific unique names for easy identification. [78] Rajdhani Express introduced in 1969 were the first trains to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). [16] Shatabdi Express, introduced in 1988, are capable of running at a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
The Rajdhani Express gets top-most priority on the route, making it the fastest train in the Mumbai–Delhi route. But, the Rajdhani continues to be the fastest as both trains cover the same distance and despite being non-stop service, with no commercial halts, the Duronto takes 40–70 mins more than the Rajdhani.
Mumbai CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, with train numbers 22221 and 22222 (also known as Central Railway (CR) Rajdhani Express and Push Pull Rajdhani) is a daily train service of Rajdhani class operated by Central Railway between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
An AC-3 Tier coach (marked B8) of August Kranti Rajdhani Express An AC-2 Tier coach (marked A4) of August Kranti Rajdhani Express The train is equipped with the modern LHB Tejas coaches. It comprises 11 AC Three Tier coaches (B1 to B11), 5 AC Two Tier coaches (A1 to A5), one AC First Class coach (H1), one Pantry cum Hot Buffet Car (PC) and two ...
The Howrah-bound Poorva Express and the Mumbai-bound Paschim Express were the first AC Express trains, originally known as the Deluxe AC Express. However, after the introduction of Rajdhani Express in 1969 and its subsequent fleet expansion, these trains lost their status as full air-conditioned trains. [1]