The Gatiman Express, hailed as India’s fastest train, outpaces the Shatabdi Express despite both harnessing the same WAP5 locomotive and LHB coaches.
The secret lies in the tracks: Northern Railways has reduced over 80 obstacles on the Delhi-Agra route to less than 18, enabling higher speeds. Moreover, strategic track tilting allows Gatiman to negotiate curves rapidly.
These enhancements enable Gatiman to cover the distance between Delhi and Agra in 100 minutes, compared to Shatabdi’s 118 minutes. It’s a testament to infrastructure’s role in unlocking a train’s potential.
