Shatabdi

India's fastest train, Train 18 to begin operations from January 2019, claim reports; likely to run from Delhi to Varanasi

Train 18, India's fastest train, will begin operations in January 2019 at a curtailed speed of 130 kmph, sources said Thursday. Train 18, which is set to replace the Shatabdi series, has the potential to run between 160 kmph to 200 kmph. At trials, it breached the 180-kmph mark.

Railways not to roll back flexi-fare scheme; only applicable in 1.5% of mail, express trains, say official

Under the flexi-fare scheme, applicable in premium trains such as Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi, the base fare increases by 10 percent with every 10 percent of berths sold, subject to a prescribed maximum limit.

Higher flexi-fares in Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto will 'force' passengers to opt for airlines, warns CAG to Railways

A comparison with air fare for 13 sectors showed that travelling in aeroplane was cheaper than using the Railways for a large number of routes

Airline-like meals on board Indian Railways from July; to be introduced on premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto

The Railways provides 12 lakh meals per day, 10 lakh of which is served onboard trains.

Indian Railways to deliver gold-standard coaches meant for Rajdhani and Shatabdi to trains 'patronised by poor'

The Railways will now deliver gold-standard coaches, meant for Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains, to trains "patronised by the poorest of the poor"

Indian Railways planning to install 12 lakh CCTV cameras at 8,500 railway stations across India

Railways is exploring various options to fund the installation of the CCTV surveillance systems — and may even raise resources from the market if needed.

Railways upgrade 48 trains to superfast category, raise fares, increase speed by 5 km/ hr; no new amenities

Passengers will have to shell out Rs 30 more for sleeper, Rs 45 for second and third AC and Rs 75 for first AC class as superfast charges.

Indian Railways to use tablets to take feedback on food served on premium trains

The system would be formally launched on the Mumbai Rajdhani in a couple of weeks, IRCTC chief spokesperson Pinakin Morawala said.

Flexi fare scheme: Railways earns additional revenue of Rs 540 cr, no plans to discontinue it

The scheme, which officials say will be continuously reviewed, saw a revision last December after the Railways took note of vacant seats in such trains.

Indian Railways to upgrade service, on-board entertainment on Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains for festive season

Trolley service for catering, polite uniformed staff and on-board entertainment are some of the changes slated to be introduced in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains