Shatabdi Express

Shatabdi Express
Anubhuti coach of Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Shatabdi Express.
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
StatusActive
First service10 July 1988; 36 years ago (1988-07-10)
SuccessorVande Bharat Express
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Websitehttp://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Chair Car
AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOnboard catering
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks, baggage area near vestibule
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed150 km/h (93 mph) (maximum)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

Shatabdi Express (lit.'Century Express') are a series of fast passenger trains operated by Indian Railways. Shatabdi Express are day trains and mostly return to their origin station the same day. The trains run at a maximum permissible speed of 110–150 km/h (68–93 mph)[1] with the Rani Kamalapati–New Delhi Shatabdi Express achieving the maximum permissible speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) between Tughlakabad and Bilochpura Agra.

  1. ^ "Shatabdi Express 2024: A list of operational Shatabdi routes, schedules, and more". The Indian Express. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024. Shatabdi Express Running Status: Among one of the fastest trains of Indian Railways, running at up to 130–150 km/h (81–93 mph), the Shatabdi Express trains are a series of fast passenger trains operated by Indian Railways to connect metro cities with other cities.