TRAINS
Famous Trains of India
From high-speed marvels to the country's longest non-stop journeys — the trains that define travel across India.
Vande Bharat Express
Multiple routes across India
Up to 160 km/h operating speed; 180 km/h design speed
Vande Bharat Express is India's indigenous semi-high-speed trainset, designed for faster intercity travel with rapid acceleration, automatic doors, regenerative braking, modern passenger amenities and advanced safety systems.
Gatimaan Express
Hazrat Nizamuddin – Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
Up to 160 km/h
Gatimaan Express was India's first regularly operated semi-high-speed passenger train capable of 160 km/h. Introduced in 2016, it became an important milestone in Indian Railways' programme to increase passenger train speeds.
Rajdhani Express
New Delhi to major cities across India
Up to 130 km/h
Rajdhani Express is one of Indian Railways' most prestigious train categories, providing premium long-distance connections between New Delhi and major cities across India.
Shatabdi Express
Multiple daytime intercity routes across India
Up to 150 km/h
Shatabdi Express is a premium daytime intercity train category introduced in 1988. Designed for fast journeys between major cities, Shatabdi trains traditionally offer air-conditioned Chair Car and Executive Class seating.
Duronto Express
Multiple long-distance routes across India
Up to 130 km/h on applicable services and sections
Duronto Express is a category of long-distance superfast trains introduced in 2009 with an original focus on point-to-point services between major cities and fewer passenger stops than conventional express trains.
Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express
Dibrugarh, Assam – Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Long-distance express service
The Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express operates India's longest scheduled train route, linking Assam in northeast India with Kanyakumari at the southern tip of the mainland across approximately 4,189 km.
Top Speed Records
- Vande Bharat Express180 km/h
- Gatimaan Express160 km/h
- Bhopal Shatabdi Express150 km/h
- New Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani Express130 km/h
- Duronto Express (Selected Services)Up to 130 km/h