 Shatabdi Expresses are a series
of superfast passenger trains which are being operated by Indian
Railways, to serve as connections between Metro towns and important
cities and business centers. Shatabdi Expresses are day trains
and they return to the station of origin, the same day.
The train was considered a landmark when it was introduced
in India in 1988. In fact, it was criticized heavily by a section
of society for its luxury in a poor country. However, with
the passage of time, the train has fallen far below global
standards of luxury and speed.
Shatabdi Expresses offer fast connectivity with very few stops
in between. They are fully air-conditioned and of a much higher
standard than most Indian rail coaches.
The Shatabdi Express is the fastest train of India, and it
runs at an average speed of around 110 km/h. The New Delhi-Bhopal
Shatabdi clocks 130km/h (highest in India) between Delhi to
Agra and Return.
So the best and fastest way to get to Agra is by Shatabadi
Express, India's "high-speed" train. The trip takes
two hours and 10 minutes.
Shatabdi Express Operates between Delhi to Agra [Taj Mahal],
Jaipur [Pink City], Amritsar [Golden Temple] & Kalka [Shimla].
Seating arrangements
There is not much difference between first and coach class.
its similar to Europe, where up front, there's a bit more space,
a cleaner carriage and better service. The whole train is air-conditioned
Airconditioned chair car
Sitting only with comfortable push-back seats (3 by 2) in each
row with passage in between and two western style toilets
in each compartment.
Executive class
Sitting only with luxury push back seats (2 by 2) in each row
with passage space in between. |
