INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gatimaan Express is one of the fastest train in India and has the greatest operational speeds as of 2022, with certain sections reaching 160 km/h (99 mph), while the Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train in India and has the fastest top design speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).

Detailed explanation-2: -The fastest train in India at present, the Vande Bharat Express recorded a maximum speed of 180kmph on test runs. When it comes to commercial runs, however, the train hits a speed of 160kmph for safety reasons. There are eight operational Vande Bharat Express trains at the moment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 12049 / 12050 Gatimaan Express is India’s first semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Jhansi. It takes 265 minutes (around 4.5 hours) to cover the 403 km (250 mi) journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Virangana Lakshmibai Junction railway stations with an average speed of 91 km/h (57 mph).

Detailed explanation-4: -Let’s have a look at the Fastest Trains in India: Vande Bharat Express-Train 18 (22439), 180 km/h. Gatimaan Express (12049/12050), 160 km/h. New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express (12002), 150 km/h. Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12951) & New Delhi-Kanpur Shatabdi Express (12034), 140 km/hour.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gatimaan Express: Train no – 12050 Being India’s 2nd fastest train. The Gatimaan Express joins the junction between New Delhi and Agra. The train covers the distance within 100 minutes. The train goes at a speed of 160 km/hr.