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Gatimaan Exp to zoom at 160-kmph from today
The on board catering on this train is being organized by railway PSU namely Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). IRCTC has made arrangement for deploying train hostesses also on board the train.
New Delhi: India’s first semi-high speed train, Gatimaan Express, capable of running at a maximum speed of 160 kmph is all set to be introduced on the Indian Railway system from Tuesday. The train will run between H. Nizammuddin station and Agra Cantt. Station.
The train will be flagged off on Tuesday from H. Nizammuddin Railway Station by the Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabu, in the presence of several other dignitaries. The launch of this train heralds a new era of high speed rail travel in India.
The on board catering on this train is being organized by railway PSU namely Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). IRCTC has made arrangement for deploying train hostesses also on board the train.
This train will see improved catering and will have options of different kinds of cuisines. Another unique feature of this train is free of cost on board entertainment facility provided by an agency MyFreeTv.in . Under this facility, passengers can view various entertaining videos during travel on their smart phone, tablets or laptops even without internet connection through WiFi.
The coaches to be used in Gatiman Express are new LHB coaches turned out by Rail Coach Factory(RCF), Kapurthala. These coaches have been fitted with bio-toilets and are fit to run at 160 kmph. These coaches have also been fitted with balanced draft gear couplers for smooth ride.
The passenger amenities have been enhanced by provision of soap dispenser and auto genitors in the toilets of trains. For making the coaches free microburst, system has also been fitted in the compartments. Aesthetics have been improved inside the coaches.
The exteriors of these coaches have also been given a new look by different colour scheme. The flooring of the coaches has been given marathon Shine treatment for cleaning and also given flooring a bright and shiny look. The train will be hauled by an electrical engine WAP 5 with horse power of 5500 HP.
