In Photos: Journey Of Rajdhani Express Over The Years
By: Aleesha Sam | March 01, 2024
On this day in 1969, India's first Rajdhani Express was flagged off from New Delhi to Howrah
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With a record time of 17 hours and 20 minutes, Rajdhani express covered a distance of 1450 km
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Rajdhani express were the first fully operational AC trains introduced by the Indian Railway back in 1960 with its commendable speed and also connecting capital to major cities.
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Rajdhani Express is the oldest and superfast train known for its luxury, comfort and premium class treatment for its passengers
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Began with chair car seaters, Rajdhani over the years upgraded to sleeper coaches with first class, two-tier and three-tier AC coaches.
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The Rajdhani express has total of 25 operational trains running across the states, with an addition of 7 Tejas Rajdhani express trains
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Over the years Rajdhani was also subjected to derails, fire breakout accidents and hijack incidents too
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Indian railways in 2019 began upgrading the coaches of Rajdhani express to New Tejas coaches with enhanced features.