Train 18 to start operations in Jan 2019

India’s first engine-less train-breached the 180 kmph speed threshold on Sunday during a test run in the Kota-Sawai Madhopur section, becoming the country’s fastest train. If trials go well it may replace the Shatabdi Express soon. Train 18 exceeds 180 kmph… The stability of water bottles (inside the train) at this speed is testament to the quality of workmanship and design of our engineers,” says Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways.

The features of the train involve-Aerodynamically designed driver cabins at both ends for quicker turn-around at destinations, Alternate coaches are motorized to ensure even distribution of power and faster acceleration or deceleration, Regenerative braking system to save power, Inter-connected, fully sealed gangways, Automatic doors with retractable footsteps, Onboard Wi-Fi and infotainment, Rotational seats which can be aligned in the direction of travel.