Rajdhani Coach
Brief Description :
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Rajdhani Express is a series of express passenger train services in India operated by Indian
Railways connecting the national capital New Delhi with the capital and/or largest cities
of various states. Rajdhani Express trains are among the fastest trains in India alongwith Tejas
Express, Gatimaan Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express and get the highest priority
on the Indian railway network.
The first Rajdhani Express train left New Delhi station on 03.03.1969 for Howrah station to cover a distance of 1,445 km in 17 hours 20 mins.
Untill 1988, with the introduction of the Bhopal Shatabdi Express at 140 km/hr, the Rajdhani Express train was the fastest train in India reaching speeds of 115-120 km/hr. ICF type coaches were used in these train at beginning, but these coaches have now been replaced by LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) Coaches. These coaches have a distinct colour scheme.
Fig.: Rajdhani Coach