This article is about the passenger train service in India. For the train-service provider in Sri Lanka, see Rajadhani Express. For the film, see Rajdhani Express (film).
Rajdhani Express
Rajdhani Express (above) and Tejas-Rajdhani Express (below)
Overview
Service type
Connecting various state capitals with Delhi
Status
Active
First service
1 March 1969; 55 years ago (1969-03-01)
Successor
Tejas-Rajdhani Express
Current operator(s)
Indian Railways
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used
25
On-board services
Class(es)
AC 3 tier Class AC 2 tier Class AC First Class
Seating arrangements
Yes
Sleeping arrangements
Yes
Catering facilities
On-board catering services
Observation facilities
Large windows, reading light
Entertainment facilities
Electric outlets Reading Lights
Baggage facilities
Underseat
Technical
Rolling stock
LHB coachs
Track gauge
5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed
110–130 km/h (68–81 mph)
Track owner(s)
Indian Railways
Rake maintenance
Indian Railways
The Rajdhani Express (lit.'Capital Express') is a series of passenger train services in India operated by Indian Railways connecting the national capital New Delhi with the capitals or the largest cities of various states. Rajdhani, derived from the Sanskrit means "capital". Introduced in 1969, the trains are amongst the premium services operated by Indian Railways and regularly get a higher priority on the railway network.
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