History
Rajdhani Express was introduced in 1969, for providing fast connections (up to 165 km/h/103 mph, speed variation depending upon the particular track section) from New Delhi to the capital cities of various states in India. The first Rajdhani Express left New Delhi station for Howrah station to cover a distance of 1,445 km in 17 hours 20 mins.
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