Famous Trains
Indian Railways · प्रसिद्ध ट्रेनें
📋Quick Overview
India has several premium train categories — Rajdhani (connects capitals to Delhi), Shatabdi (same-day return), Duronto (non-stop), Vande Bharat (semi-high speed), Tejas (luxury), and Garib Rath (AC at lower fare).
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Rajdhani: 1969 | Shatabdi: 1988 | Duronto: 2009 | Vande Bharat: 2019 | Max speed VB: 180 km/h
📖Train Categories
| Train | Started | Feature | First Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdhani Express | 1969 | Fully AC, connects state capitals to Delhi | Delhi-Howrah |
| Shatabdi Express | 1988 | Day travel, chair car, same-day return | Delhi-Jhansi |
| Duronto Express | 2009 | Non-stop between major cities | Mumbai-Howrah |
| Vande Bharat Express | 2019 | Semi-high speed (180 km/h), Made in India | Delhi-Varanasi |
| Tejas Express | 2017 | Private-like luxury, entertainment screens | Mumbai-Goa |
| Garib Rath | 2006 | AC travel at lower fares | Saharsa-Amritsar |
| Gatimaan Express | 2016 | India's then fastest (160 km/h) | Delhi-Agra |
| Humsafar Express | 2016 | Fully 3AC, modern amenities | Various routes |