Gatimaan Express Luxury Train - From Delhi To Agra in 100 Minutes

India’s high-speed luxury train, Gatimaan Express has made its inaugural journey. The lavish ride runs from New Delhi to Agra. The Honorable Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, flagged off the first ride today.

The launch of the train heralds a new era of high-speed rail travel in India. Though a far call from bullet trains, it is the fastest train in India, with a maximum speed of 160 km per hour. The best aspect of the train is its deluxe features and facilities, inspired from the series of ‘Palace on Wheels’ luxury trains in India. The train has made it possible to enjoy a luxurious day trip to Agra possible.

Gatimaan Express - Travel Time

The train will cover the 192-km distance between Delhi and Agra in all of 100 minutes. The train achieves the maximum speed of 160 km/ hr.
Timings

The Gatimaan service will be running on all days of the week, except Friday, the day Taj Mahal remains closed. The train starts from Nizamuddin station at 8.10 am and reaching Agra Cantt at 9.50 am. The return journey of the train will start from Agra at 5.50 pm and reach Nizamuddin station at 7.30 pm.

Gatimaan Express - Technology

Made by the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, the Gatimaan Express boasts of some of the best technology for locomotives. The train runs on a WAP5 electrical engine of 1500 Horse Power. It is the best in-class loco produced so far by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works and Linke Hofmann Busch coaches.

Most of the locomotive and the coaches are the same as used in Shatabdi Express, though several changes in the track and the signaling system have been made. One of the reasons behind the Gatimaan’s higher speed is that Northern Railways has worked to cut down more than 80 obstacle points on the Delhi-Agra route. Sharp turns, bridges, crossings and yards have been lessened. Also tracks have been tilted for the smoother and faster run of the train.

Gatimaan Express - Menu of Gastronomy Served

The Gatimaan Express, owing to IRCTC is set to provide culinary delights. Different from other regular passenger trains in the country, the catering is unique and a new sign of luxury. The hostesses will be serving both Indian and continental cuisine. Imagine, Chicken Sausages with Spanish Omelette, plus slices of Date Walnut Cake. If you are on the calorie-conscious band, you can opt for the Whole-Wheat Upma, Kanjeevaram Idli, or Freshly Cut Fruits.

Indulgent flavors of India are presented in delights of Aloo Kulcha, Mini Dosa, Chicken Roll and Swiss Roll are also on the menu. And the icing on the cake, everything will be served in Bone China. It is quite the gastronomical journey.

Gatimaan Express Entertainment

Gatimaan Express also provides free on-board entertainment by a private provider, MyFreeTv.in. There is an 8 inch LED Screen at the back of every seat. These screens are planned to be powered by satellite television and will broadcast live-feed. Passengers can also entertain themselves with videos during the travel on their smartphone, tablets or laptops even without internet connection through Wi-Fi.

Gatimaan Express Fare

The Gatimaan Express train comprises two executive AC chair cars and eight AC chair car coaches. The train will run with 10 coaches, including eight air-conditioned chair car (AC CC) coaches and two executive class bogies, with a total of 715 seats. The fare for an AC chair car seat is set at 750 INR and that for an executive AC chair car seat at 1,500 INR.

Pictures of India’s Fastest Train Gatimaan Express That You Should Definitely See!

Read More

Train Food Parcel: Eating on Indian Railways

We all use Indian Railways for long haul in India. Traveling in train in India provides a unique and thrilling experience unless when you don’t think about food. You miss it terribly especially when you are going for a long journey. You crave for the warm, fresh, homely food. Now you can get this food even if you are traveling by train. Train food parcel facility on Indian Railways is just like your home food.

 

Train food parcel by Travel Khana

 It is simple, healthy and delicious. It is hygienic and they follow the strict rules of health departments. Now you don’t need to worry about train food and don’t need to pack your food from home and carry an extra luggage with you. It doesn’t matters the place you are travelling. Let it be south, north, and east or west, you will get fresh, aromatic vegetable thali.

Train parcel food made the journey very convenient and comfortable. You can place the order by making a call. These companies will take single as well as bulk orders. The thali parcel includes dry vegetarian, seasonal gravy, plain roti, plain rice etc. This is just an example, there are so many varieties and options that you can choose from. 

The price is reasonable and the quality is well appreciative. It is not only about the food, the packaging is also taken care of to maintain the quality and hygiene of the food. The material used for packing is of superior quality so that food doesn’t leak or get spoiled.

A Wide variety of cuisines are offered on Indian Railways by Travelkhana train food parcel

With train parcel food, travelers get to eat healthy food and they won’t be wasting their money on unhealthy and unhygienic food available in pantry car. People often make so many complaints about the quality of train pantry food but qualitative changes are still lacking in Indian Railways in house pantry car attached with express trains.

Now there is no need to depend on the pantry car or unlicensed hawkers. No more spending money on unhealthy food to fall sick. It is very important to get good quality food especially if you are traveling. You cannot afford to fall sick because it will ruin your entire plan. 

If you are going for an interview or for any function you just can’t fall sick and spoil the entire plan and that is why it is very important to know what food you take inside. You should make extra care of it be clean and fresh.

It is better not to depend on food that is available in train. You can hear horrible stories from other travelers. It was on the news that they even found rat in the food. They didn’t take any action against it and it always put traveler’s health at risk. It is very good that this kind of system has started.

Pantry of Indian Railways Train

With new system it might be a learning lesson for them and they learn their lesson and consider this matter more seriously. Train parcel food is really the choice of travelers who are conscious of their health and diet. They can maintain their diet even when they are traveling. From the vast menu there is something that suites the taste of everyone.

 

Now at least passengers can make wise choice and be happy by knowing that they are spending money for good quality food.

About the author: Jatin Batra writes for travelkhana.com. Travel Khana offers Train Parcel Food at various stations of Indian Railways. You can order hygienic and quality food and select from an array of cuisines from the wide menu of Travelkhana.com.

Read More