{"id":5381,"date":"2016-03-30T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T07:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=5381"},"modified":"2021-06-01T14:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:30:16","slug":"delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html","title":{"rendered":"Delhi to Agra at 160 kmph: Gatiman Express"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The trip to Agra hasn&#8217;t exactly been enjoyable till now. Road journeys often feel tiring, and trains haven&#8217;t really promised a comfortable trip. But with the Gatimaan Express, a semi-high speed train that rushes people from Delhi to Agra fast and in style, all this has changed. For India, Gatiman is not only another train but a symbol of what we can achieve.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5387\" title=\"Gatiman Express poster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-poster.jpg\" alt=\"Gatiman Express poster\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-poster.jpg 975w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-poster-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about India&#8217;s fastest train, Gatimaan Express which saw the light of the day on April 5, 2016.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Speed\" >Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Pilots\" >Pilots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Entertainment\" >Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#High-Tech_Features\" >High-Tech Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Menu\" >Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Hospitality\" >Hospitality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Ticket_Price\" >Ticket Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Cleanliness\" >Cleanliness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/delhi-t-agra-gatiman-express.html\/#Ever_since_its_launch_Gatimaan_Express_has_been_creating_buzz_among_travellers_of_all_ages_and_has_seen_100_booking_rates\" >Ever since its launch, Gatimaan Express has been creating buzz among travellers of\u00a0all ages and has seen 100% booking rates.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed\"><\/span><strong>Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On its debut run, Gatiman Express completed 184 km distance in 99 minutes. The train&#8217;s\u00a0pilots are confident that this can be reduced even more, to 90 minutes. It&#8217;s already 17\u00a0minutes faster than the New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express and seeks to reduce its run by\u00a017 minutes. To achieve this iconic milestone for the Indian railways, the signalling system\u00a0has been upgraded.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilots\"><\/span><strong>Pilots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are no ordinary &#8216;drivers&#8217; helming the Gatiman, but highly trained locomotive pilots.\u00a0They have not only undergone special training and counselling, but also psychological tests\u00a0to see how they perform under pressure. For the highly challenging task of piloting the train,\u00a0they are given a mandatory 16 hours rest before getting on board again.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-pilots.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5382\" title=\"Gatiman Express  pilots\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-pilots.jpg\" alt=\"Gatiman Express  pilots\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-pilots.jpg 600w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-pilots-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment\"><\/span><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On board entertainment includes free on-board WiFi entertainment to access a suite of\u00a0Bollywood films, popular TV shows, devotional music, short films, documentaries, news, and\u00a0cartoons for the kids. All this can be viewed on 8-inch LCDs attached to every seat. Gatiman\u00a0plans to power the content feed for these screens via satellite television, to enable live TV\u00a0viewing.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-entertainment.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5383\" title=\"Gatiman Express entertainment\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-entertainment.jpg\" alt=\"Gatiman Express entertainment\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-entertainment.jpg 700w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-entertainment-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Tech_Features\"><\/span><strong>High-Tech Features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each coach was made on a Rs 2.5 crore budget, and state of the art tech features include\u00a0automatic sliding doors to separate the 12 ultra-modern coaches. Safety features include an\u00a0automatic fire alarm and a high power emergency braking system.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-train.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5388\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-train.jpg\" alt=\"GE train\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-train.jpg 700w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-train-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-train-195x110.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menu\"><\/span><strong>Menu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The refurbished menu features a blend of continental, south Indian and north Indian\u00a0cuisine. Catered by Travel Food Services (TFS), passengers will enjoy whole-wheat upma,\u00a0mini dosa, Kanjeevaram idli, fresh fruits, swiss roll, dry fruits and chicken roll. Served in\u00a0bone china plates, the breakfast selection will include chicken sausages and Spanish egg\u00a0white omelette, and date walnut slice cakes for tea.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-Menu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5384\" title=\"Gatiman Express Menu\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"Gatiman Express Menu\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-Menu.jpg 700w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-Menu-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-Menu-195x110.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hospitality\"><\/span><strong>Hospitality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Gatiman Express is the debut of the concept of railway hostesses, and the coaches\u00a0feature one male and one female host. TFS has trained Gatiman\u2019s hostesses, after checking\u00a0for proficiency in English and Hindi. They&#8217;ve also been trained in basic etiquette.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-hospitality.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5385 size-full\" title=\"Gatiman Express hospitality\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-hospitality.jpg\" alt=\"Gatiman Express hospitality\" width=\"340\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-hospitality.jpg 340w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-hospitality-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ticket_Price\"><\/span><strong>Ticket Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The fare for chair car in fully air conditioned Gatiman Express has been fixed at Rs 690 while\u00a0for Executive Class it will be Rs 1,365. In Delhi-Agra Shatabadi Express, the chair car fare is\u00a0Rs 540 and Rs 1,040 for Executive Class.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleanliness\"><\/span><strong>Cleanliness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gatiman Express is the most sanitary train the Indian Railways has seen, with sparkling\u00a0clean bio-toilets.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-clean.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5386\" title=\"Gatimaan Express clean\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-clean.jpg\" alt=\"Gatimaan Express clean\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-clean.jpg 700w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GE-clean-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ever_since_its_launch_Gatimaan_Express_has_been_creating_buzz_among_travellers_of_all_ages_and_has_seen_100_booking_rates\"><\/span><em>Ever since its launch, Gatimaan Express has been creating buzz among travellers of\u00a0all ages and has seen 100% booking rates.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The trip to Agra hasn&#8217;t exactly been enjoyable till now. Road journeys often feel tiring, and trains haven&#8217;t really promised a comfortable trip. 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