Vehicle and Rolling Stock
The Bhopal Shatabdi is the fastest train in India and it runs at an average speed of around 93.05 km/h (57.82 mph) (Please see : Fastest trains in India) between the origin and the destination though it runs at speeds at 150 km/h (93 mph) on some stretches between Agra and New Delhi stations. These trains are now using latest LHB Coaches to provide extra comfort in the train.
The Lucknow - Delhi Shatabdi has a recorded speed of 145 km/h (90 mph) although it lingers in the neighborhood of 130 km/h (81 mph) for most of the cruising distance.
The Howrah - New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Express is the fastest diesel hauled Shatabdi as well as fastest diesel hauled train in India, it often touches 115-120 km/h on Howrah - Barddhaman Chord Line with a WDP4 loco of Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed. It is also the First End-to-End EMD hauled Shatabdi and uses the First Chair Car LHB Rakes from LHB Factory Raebareli.
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