Polity & Governance | 2013-12-25 00:43:00

1. Vande Bharat Express

  • Category: Semi–High Speed, Premium
  • Speed: 160–180 km/h
  • Seats: Chair Car / Executive Chair Car
  • Features: Automatic doors, modern interiors, fast acceleration
  • Best for: Short–medium distance, fast & comfortable travel

 

2. Rajdhani Express

  • Category: Premium Long Distance
  • Speed: ~130–140 km/h
  • Seats: AC First, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier
  • Features: Free meals, fewer stops
  • Best for: राजधानी से बड़े शहरों तक यात्रा

 

3. Shatabdi Express

  • Category: Premium Day Train
  • Speed: ~130–150 km/h
  • Seats: Chair Car / Executive Class
  • Features: Meals included, daytime travel
  • Best for: Same-day return journeys

 

4. Duronto Express

  • Category: Non-Stop Long Distance
  • Speed: ~130 km/h
  • Seats: Sleeper, AC classes
  • Features: Very few stops
  • Best for: Faster long-distance travel without many halts

 

5. Amrit Bharat Express

  • Category: Budget Semi-Premium
  • Speed: ~130 km/h
  • Seats: Non-AC Sleeper & Sitting
  • Features: Modern coaches, affordable fare
  • Best for: Middle-class long-distance passengers

 

6. Mail / Express Trains

  • Category: Regular Long Distance
  • Speed: ~90–110 km/h
  • Seats: General, Sleeper, AC
  • Features: Many stops, affordable
  • Best for: Mass travel

 

7. Passenger / MEMU / DEMU

  • Category: Local / Short Distance
  • Speed: Slow
  • Seats: Mostly unreserved
  • Features: Frequent stops
  • Best for: Daily commuters