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Detailed explanation-1: -The Howrah Rajdhani is the first Rajdhani Express of India and is one of the fastest train of Indian Railways. It is the fastest railway connection from New Delhi to Kolkata and vice versa . It is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 end to end. 1 March 1969 from New Delhi and the first journey from Howrah was on March 3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Railway Minister Dr Ram Subhag Singh announces the introduction of Rajdhani in his budget speech on February 19, 1969. It is introduced between New Delhi and Howrah on March 1, 1969, as a bi-weekly train to cover 1441 km in under 18 hours. Rajdhani now has a commercial halt at Kanpur.

Detailed explanation-3: -It began operations on March 3, 1969. Kolkata Rajdhani 12301 train was the first Rajdhani Express and the first fully air-conditioned train in the country. The train is one of the fastest in India with an average speed of 88 kmph (55 mph). It is affectionally called ‘The King’ by rail enthusiasts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Howrah Rajdhani covers a distance of 1450 km and is the most prestigious Rajdhani train. It was the first train in India to become fully air-conditioned. Depending on the timing of the train, morning tea, lunch, high tea, dinner, or breakfast are served.