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The train's route runs on a broad-gauge section converted from metre gauge in the 1990s. During the metre gauge era, this train ran as the 505-MG / 506-MG Ashram Express. This was the 2nd fastest train in Delhi Junction–Ahmedabad Junction Mainline after 501-MG / 502-MG Delhi Junction–Jaipur Junction Pink City MG Express.
The first named intercity train (Flying Ranee) was introduced in 1906 for providing connections between two cities from one state to other various states in India.The train left Surat station for Mumbai Central station to cover a distance of 264 km in 5 hrs 28 min and ran weekly from 1906 to 1939 when it was discontinued due to World War II.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is the first of the twelve lines proposed and also the first one to be under construction, it connects India's economic hub Mumbai with the city of Ahmedabad. The 508.18 km (315.77 mi) stretch which is being developed with financial and technical support from Japan, when completed, will take about two ...
Another trial run was conducted on 8 September 2024 which ran from Ahmedabad railway station to Bhuj railway station. During the trial run, the train covered the distance in five hours, one and a half hours less than then-operational trains. During the trial, the train achieved a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). [citation needed]
The NCRTC is developing a cutting-edge rail-based rapid transit system in the National Capital Region, designed for a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). Achieving this speed requires grade-separated tracks and advanced signaling and control systems to ensure high capacity and safe operations.
The Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express runs three days a week. As of 1 November 2009, 2917 departs ADI every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1720 and arrives at NZM at 1040 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, averaging 65 km/h speed during its run. 2918 departs NZM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1355 and arrives at ADI at 610 on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, averaging 69 km/h speed. [1]
It is a non-air-conditioned, low-cost, sleeper cum unreserved service connecting cities that are more than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take more than ten hours to travel with existing services. The trainset consists of two locomotives , one on either side and 22 coaches with a maximum operating speed of 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph).
Shatabdi Express trains offer fast connectivity between major cities with only a few intermediate stops and can run at a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). [3] [4] [5] They are fully air-conditioned and passengers are provided with on-board catering. [6] Onboard entertainment systems are available in select trains providing content via ...