Trains Gatimaan Express Facts
Gatimaan Express – At a Glance (Memory Card)
| Exam-Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| India’s 1st semi-high-speed train | Gatimaan Express |
| Flag-off date | 05-Apr-2016 |
| Commercial run from | 12-Apr-2016 |
| Operated by | Northern Railway |
| Rake maintained at | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) Coaching Depot |
| Train Nos. | 12049 / 12050 (earlier 12049/12050, no change) |
| Maximum permissible speed | 160 km/h |
| Average start-to-stop speed | 113 km/h (fastest in India) |
| Distance | 188 km (NZM–AGC) |
| Travel time | 100 min (1h 40m) |
| Halts | 2 (only) – Palwal & Mathura Jn. |
| Locomotive | Ghaziabad WAP-5 (5500 HP) |
| Coaches | 12 (executive + chair car) |
| Track on which it runs | Delhi–Mathura–Agra chord line |
| First ISO-certified passenger train | Yes (GreenCo Silver rating) |
| On-board service tagged as | “Rail-Neer”, “Celebrated Cuisine”, “Humsafar” staff |
Detailed Factual Notes for RRB Exams
1. Train Identity & Time-Table
- 12049 (NZM → AGC) – Dep 08:10, Arr 09:50 (Mon-Sun)
- 12050 (AGC → NZM) – Dep 17:50, Arr 19:30 (Mon-Sun)
- Traction: End-on-generation (EOG) coaches; loco changes not required.
2. Coaching Composition (Static)
| Coach Type | Qty | Seat Capacity | Fare (% of base) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chair Car (EC) | 1 | 56 | 1.85 × Base |
| Chair Car (CC) | 8 | 78 each | 1.35 × Base |
| EOG + Luggage | 2 | – | – |
| Pantry cum Brake | 1 | – | – |
| Total LHB rake | 12 | 680 seats | – |
3. Salient “Firsts” & Records
- First train in India to touch 160 km/h on Indian soil (trial 10-Dec-2015).
- First passenger service to be ISO 9001 & GreenCo Silver certified (2018).
- Highest average sectional speed (113 km/h) among all Shatabdi/Rajdhani as of 2023.
- Introduced “auto-infotainment” screens in executive class (later removed due to low utilisation).
4. Route Profile & Engineering Features
- Section: Delhi (NZM) – Palwal – Mathura Jn. – Agra Cantt.
- Distance split: Delhi–Palwal 62 km, Palwal–Mathura 62 km, Mathura–Agra 64 km.
- Track upgradation: 60 kg 90 UTS rails, prestressed concrete sleepers, 225 mm ballast cushion.
- Signalling: ETCS Level-1 (auxiliary) + automatic block with “R” (160) approval.
- Curve restriction: Only 1° curves, maximum super-elevation 65 mm.
5. Fare & Concessions
- No concessional fare (Senior citizen/PSL/etc.) applicable – premium service.
- Dynamic pricing not applied; flat 15% development surcharge on base fare.
- GST @ 5% applicable on composite fare.
6. Safety & Security Gadgets
- GPS-based passenger information & coach display system.
- Emergency talk-back units inside every coach.
- Flap-type automatic doors (operate only after 15 kmph).
- Fire & smoke detection system in AC ducts (1st in Indian Railways).
Quick Reference List – “Gatimaan 160”
- 160 km/h – Maximum designed speed
- 05-04-2016 – Inauguration by then RM Suresh Prabhu
- 188 km – Route kilometrage
- 100 min – Total booked time
- 2 intermediate halts
- 12 LHB coaches
- Ghaziabad WAP-5 – Hauling loco
- ₹755 – Approx EC fare (NZM-AGC)
- 113 km/h – Avg. speed (makes it faster than Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi)
- 1:40 – Journey time difference with Bhopal Shatabdi on same section (≈ 30 min less)
Frequently Asked Questions in RRB CBT (Memory-based)
Question:01 [Which is India’s first semi-high-speed train?]
A) Vande Bharat Express
B) Gatimaan Express
C) Tejas Express
D) Shatabdi Express
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gatimaan Express (train nos. 12049/50), flagged off on 5 April 2016 between New Delhi and Agra Cantonment, is India’s first semi-high-speed train, operating at a maximum permissible speed of 160 km/h.
Question:02 What is the top speed of Gatimaan Express?
A) 130 km/h
B) 140 km/h
C) 150 km/h
D) 160 km/h
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Gatimaan Express, India’s first semi-high-speed train, is certified to run at a maximum speed of 160 km per hour between Delhi and Agra.
Question:03 Between which stations does Gatimaan Express run?
A) New Delhi – Jhansi
B) Hazrat Nizamuddin – Agra Cantt
C) Delhi Cantt – Gwalior
D) Anand Vihar – Mathura
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gatimaan Express operates between Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) and Agra Cantt (Uttar Pradesh), covering the distance in about 100 minutes.
Question:04 How many halts does Gatimaan Express make on its run?
A) None – it is non-stop
B) One – Mathura Jn. only
C) Two – Palwal & Mathura Jn.
D) Three – Nizamuddin, Palwal & Mathura Jn.
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Gatimaan Express has two scheduled halts between its origin and destination: Palwal and Mathura Junction.
Question:05 In which year did Gatimaan receive ISO certification?
A) 2016
B) 2017
C) 2018
D) 2019
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Gatimaan Express was awarded the ISO 9001 certification along with the GreenCo Silver rating in 2018, recognizing its quality management and environmental standards.
15 Practice MCQs – Gatimaan Express (RRB Level)
Instructions: Choose the most appropriate option.
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Gatimaan Express was inaugurated on
A) 05 Apr 2014 B) 05 Apr 2016 C) 12 Apr 2016 D) 10 Dec 2015
Ans. B -
The maximum operational speed of Gatimaan Express is
A) 130 km/h B) 150 km/h C) 160 km/h D) 200 km/h
Ans. C -
Which locomotive class hauls the Gatimaan Express?
A) WAP-4 B) WAP-5 C) WAP-7 D) WAG-9
Ans. B -
Total distance covered by 12049 is
A) 164 km B) 188 km C) 195 km D) 210 km
Ans. B -
How many coaches are there in the Gatimaan rake?
A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16
Ans. B -
The train has which of the following classes only?
A) Sleeper & 2S B) AC-3 & CC C) EC & CC D) 1A & 2A
Ans. C -
Travel time of Gatimaan from NZM to AGC is
A) 90 min B) 100 min C) 110 min D) 120 min
Ans. B -
Which section was upgraded for 160 km/h before Gatimaan launch?
A) Delhi–Ambala B) Delhi–Kanpur C) Delhi–Agra chord D) Delhi–Jaipur
Ans. C -
Gatimaan Express is maintained at
A) Shakurbasti B) Hazrat Nizamuddin C) New Delhi D) Tughlakabad
Ans. B -
The average start-to-stop speed is approximately
A) 100 km/h B) 113 km/h C) 120 km/h D) 135 km/h
Ans. B -
Which of the following is NOT a halt of Gatimaan?
A) Palwal B) Mathura C) Ballabgarh D) None (it halts at Mathura)
Ans. C -
First commercial run of Gatimaan started on
A) 05-04-2016 B) 10-04-2016 C) 12-04-2016 D) 15-04-2016
Ans. C -
Gatimaan Express is operated by which zone?
A) WR B) NR C) NCR D) ER
Ans. B -
The coaching depot ISO certification received is
A) GreenCo Platinum B) GreenCo Silver C) GreenCo Gold D) GreenCo Bronze
Ans. B -
Which statement is true regarding Gatimaan?
A) Dynamic pricing is applicable
B) It has 160 kmph average speed
C) It uses LHB stainless-steel coaches
D) It is hauled by dual-traction locomotive
Ans. C
Last-minute Revision Tip: Remember “160-188-100-2” → 160 km/h, 188 km, 100 min, 2 halts.
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