Top 17 Trains Operated By Indian Railways

A semi-high-speed, intercity, electric multi-mode train, the Vande Bharat Express is operated by the Indian Railways only on two major routes, the New Delhi (SVDK)-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) route and the New Delhi (NDLS)-Varanasi (BSB) route .,Vande Bharat Express has been designed to run at a maximum speed of 180kmph, however, the tracks on which the train runs are incapable of supporting such high speeds, so the train can only run at a cruising speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). A record speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) was achieved during the trials. With this speed, it became the fastest train in India and was also the second-fastest train operating in India behind the Gatimaan Express, traveling at 160 km/h (99 mph).

The Tejas Express is India's first semi-high-speed, fully air-conditioned train, and one of the country's fastest. These two trains will run six days a week on the routes Lucknow – New Delhi – Lucknow and Ahmedabad – Mumbai – Ahmedabad, and will primarily serve business travelers as well as tourists. In Tejas Express Trains, the ticket price includes high-quality food and beverages for passengers. Passengers, however, have an option to opt out for food, that will reduce the ticket fare. Recently, a new Tejas Rajdhani has been included to the list that was previously known as Delhi-Patna Rajdhani.,Along with the Gatimaan Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, and Duronto Express, it has the highest priority in the Indian railway network and is considered one of the fastest trains in India. LED screens with USB ports, Wi-Fi, mobile and laptop plug points, celebrity chef menu, attendant call button, vending machines for tea and coffee, magazines, snack tables, and a smoke detection system are all part of the lush interior design. Each coach has a capacity of 56 to 72 passengers and is air-conditioned. The following classes are currently available:,<ul><li>AC Chair Car</li><li>AC Executive Chair Car</li></ul>,Whereas Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express has same coach types as other Rajdhani Express Trains, i.e AC-1, AC-2, and AC-3 class.

The Rajdhani Express is an Indian passenger train that connects New Delhi with other major cities, particularly state capitals. The Rajdhani Express was started in 1969 to provide high-speed connections between various railway stations from New Delhi and to the capital cities of various Indian states (or, in certain cases, prominent cities within the state the train serves).,The first Rajdhani Express ran from New Delhi to Howrah, covering 1,445 kilometers in 17 hours and 20 minutes. At present, 24 pairs (48 in total) Rajdhani Trains are serving Indian train passengers. Recently, Dynamic Ticket Pricing was introduced on all the Rajdhani Trains. On the Indian railway network, these trains are given top priority.

Indian Railways introduced the Shatabdi Express, a superfast passenger train, in 1988. They return to their originating stations on the same day because they are day trains. The first Shatabdi train, the Jhansi Shatabdi Express, ran from New Delhi to Jhansi Junction, Uttar Pradesh, in November of 1988.,Shatabdi Express trains are a series of Indian Railways' fast (called super fast) passenger trains that connect Metro cities with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage, or business. These trains are day-trains, meaning they leave and return on the same day.,Since Shatabdi trains are day trains that return to their starting station the same day, the coaches (known as AC Chair Car or CC) on the train only have seats, not berths. However, one or two coaches of Executive-class air-conditioned seating are available on all Shatabdi trains. Indian Railways, recently started service of Anubhuti Class in some of the Shatabdi Trains. In comparison to standard air conditioned seating, these coaches have more legroom and provide better food.

Duronto Express trains, like the Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express trains, are a set of specialized rail services provided by Indian Railways. For the first time in India's history, non-stop point-to-point rail services have been introduced. These services link major cities and states.,Duronto Express trains have five different classes:,<ul><li>AC First Class(1A)</li><li>AC Two Tier(2A)</li><li>AC Three Tier(3A)</li><li>Three Tier Economy(3E)</li><li>Non AC Sleeper Class</li></ul>,These coaches have a yellow and green colour scheme. Passengers are provided with food. The fares are lower and the stops are fewer than on other superfast express trains. Because the Duronto trains' coaches are made of stainless steel, they are two tonnes lighter than other trains. LED night lamps, mobile charging points, bottle holders, and light switches are installed in the coaches, which also have transparent sliding doors.

The Gatimaan Express is India's first semi-high-speed train, connecting Delhi and Jhansi. It can travel at a top speed of 160 km/h (91 mph). It is currently India's fastest train. The train travels 403 kilometres (250 miles) between the two Gatimaan express stations, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Jhansi Junction railway stations, in 265 minutes (4 hours and 25 minutes). The train's first service was on April 5, 2016, and it was open to the public. Route of Gatimaan Express has been extended up to Gwalior/Jhansi, according to a press release by the railways ministry.

Garib Rath was launched to provide fully air-conditioned travel to those people who could not afford the pricey Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express tickets. The Garib Rath, which means "Poor Man's Chariot," was developed with a variety of features being fully air-conditioned and speedier than the majority of other super-fast express trains on the road currently.,Garib Rath trains have a top speed of 130 m/, which is the same as Rajdhani's speed. Passengers on Garib Rath trains, on the other hand, are not usually provided with blankets and pillows, for which they must pay an additional fee. In all Garib Rath trains, passengers will be charged Rs 25 for bedroll at the time of booking tickets.

Sampark Kranti Express trains are a series of high-speed trains that run between New Delhi, India's national capital, and the capital of each state or one of the country's major cities. The Sanskrit concepts Sampark and Kranti refer to interaction and revolution, respectively. The train's name is a reference to the Indian Railways' efforts to create rapid connection between major Indian cities and New Delhi. The Rajdhani Express trains, which provide high-speed access to New Delhi, were replaced by this series of trains. The Rajdhani Express is an expensive train to travel on because it is entirely air-conditioned. Sampark Kranti trains were introduced to provide a low-cost option for high-speed travel., They operate at high speed and have fewer stops in between. As food is not included in the fare, one can purchase it on board. The coaches available on Sampark Kranti Express trains are:,<ul><li>AC First Class</li><li>AC two Tier</li><li>AC Three Tier</li><li>Sleeper</li><li>General Unreserved</li></ul>

The Indian Railways operates toy trains in several parts of the country. Following are the specifics of the Indian Railways’ toy trains. Toy trains in India are miniature trains that run on ancient mountain railway lines built by the British.,In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the British built roads to enable access to their hill villages. Despite the fact that these trains are slow and might take up to eight hours to reach their destinations, the view is breathtaking, making the journeys worthwhile.

The first Humsafar Express Trains services were launched by Indian Railways on December 16, 2016. The Humsafar Express was a three-tiered air-conditioned train with dinner service available as an option. This train is aimed at passengers from the middle class. This is a reasonably priced high-end train service. It assists in travelling throughout India without spending excessive amounts of money

Jan Shatabdi Express, which translates to "common man's Shatabdi Express," is another fast passenger train introduced by Indian Railways. This is a Shatabdi variant, but Jan Shatabdi trains are less expensive for passengers. They offer three classes of travel (both AC and Non-AC), namely AC Chair Car (CC), Executive Chair Car (EC), and Second Seating (2S). As previously stated, Shatabdi trains do not provide travel in 2S classes. Similarly, Jan Shatabdi train tickets do not include food, but you can order food from onboard catering services. There are currently 23 pairs of Jan Shatabdi trains running across India, connecting many major cities and towns.,Jan Shatabdi Express trains are a network of low-cost trains that run on a variety of routes. The fare for the same is determined by the route of the train and the class in which you wish to travel. There are three types of seating available: Executive Class (EC), Chair Car (CC), and 2S.

Double Decker Trains In India are fully Air Conditioned (AC) trains with 2 Floor Express Trains. This is considered to be the highest priority train in India. Double deckers having less number of stoppages also. ,Indian Railways' Double Decker Express Trains have a high priority and are among the fastest trains in the country. In India, there are currently six AC and two non-AC Double Decker Express trains in service. This type of train was introduced on short travel routes to accommodate more passengers than a traditional chair car carriage. This also allowed passengers to plan last-minutejourneys with confirmed reservations.

The Indian Railways introduced the Suvidha Express, also known as Premium Express, in 2014. The purpose of introducing this train at the time was to meet the increased demand for train tickets. During the introduction of dynamic fare pricing, certain terms and conditions had to be followed when booking tickets for Suvidha trains.,For these trains, confirmed and Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) tickets are available. Suvidha train tickets may be more expensive due to dynamic pricing rather than the standard fares offered by IRCTC.

The Antyodaya Express is a category of passenger train services established and operated by Indian Railways, having totally unreserved/general carriages. The term Antyodaya is derived from the Hindi language and refers to the upliftment of the economically disadvantaged. Antyodaya Express was launched in 2017 for high-traffic or crowded routes. ,It's a completely unreserved overnight train with just general coaches equipped with Bio-toilets, CCTV surveillance, water vending machines, coat hooks, mobile phone and laptop charging connections, and so on.,The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai manufactures the Antyodaya Express, a first-of-its-kind paintless train. The manufacturer handed over this 22-coach LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) rake to Indian Railways' Southern Railway division.

An electric multiple unit, or EMU, is a multiple unit train that does not require a separate locomotive and is propelled by electricity. Most EMUs are used for passenger trains, while they are occasionally employed for specialised non-passenger uses. They are usually made up of two or more semi-permanently connected carriages. A diesel multiple unit, or DMU, is a multiple-unit train that is powered by on-board diesel engines. DMUs, like EMUs, do not require separate locomotives.

Utkrisht Air-Conditioned Double Decker Yatri Express, also known as Uday Express, is a line of luxury double-decker trains. Indian Railways has constructed these trains to provide maximum passenger comfort. In Uday Express trains, there are only two types of coaches: AC chair car and Non-AC chair car. These trains are designed for business travellers that need to travel between cities.,<ul><li>Classes: AC and non-AC Chair Car</li><li>Service Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday</li><li>Distance: 419 km</li><li>Stops: 6</li><li>Duration: 6 hours 45 mins</li><li>Average Speed: 62 km/hr</li><li>Type: Superfast Express</li><li>Rake Zone: SR/Southern</li></ul>

Because of their appearance and speed, Japan's Shinkansen high-speed trains are referred to as bullet trains. A bullet train is a train that travels at a speed of more than 250 kilometers per hour. Japan created the first of its sort to connect several Japanese regions with Tokyo. The Government of India has approved the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project with Japan's technical and financial help. To carry out this project, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) was founded as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). This project is scheduled to be completed in 2023.