India’s first Push-Pull Rajdhani Express marks 7 years of service – check route, stoppages, timings
Push-Pull Mumbai to Delhi (Nizamuddin) Rajdhani Express Route, Train Number, Stoppages, Timings: Launched on January 19, 2019 as a bi-weekly service, the train received an overwhelming response from the passengers. Within just eight months, its frequency was increased to four days a week from September 13, 2019.
This premium train is being maintained and operated by the Central Railway (CR) zone. (Image: Ministry of Railways) India’s first push-pull train, Rajdhani Express: India’s first Rajdhani Express to run on push-pull technology has completed seven years of service. Launched on January 19, 2019 as a bi-weekly service, the train received an overwhelming response from the passengers. Within just eight months, its frequency was increased to four days a week from September 13, 2019. However, from its second anniversary on January 19, 2021, the service was upgraded to a daily operation.
India’s first push-pull Rajdhani Express train
The Push-Pull mode involves running the train with one engine at the front and one in the rear thereby eliminating the need to attach-detach bankers in the ghat section, saving precious time and thereby reducing journey time. This premium train is being maintained and operated by the Central Railway (CR) zone.
India’s first Push-Pull Rajdhani Express (Image: Ministry of Railways)
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