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Shatabdi Express 2024: A list of operational Shatabdi routes, schedules, and more

Shatabdi Express Route: Expanding its network across India with diverse routes connecting major cities and towns, here’s a more comprehensive list of Shatabdi Express routes in 2024.

Shatabdi Express Trains in India: Shatabdi Express, Shatabdi RoutesShatabdi Express Route Map: A list of Shatabdi Express Routes

Shatabdi Express Running Status: Among one of the fastest trains of Indian Railways, running at up to 130–150 km/h (81–93 mph), the Shatabdi Express trains are a series of fast passenger trains operated by Indian Railways to connect metro cities with other cities.

Introduced in the year 1988 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, Shatabdi, which means century in Hindi, was launched as a part of the 100th birth celebration of Nehru.

The first Shatabdi Express was between New Delhi and Jhansi. Designed for quick travel between major urban centres, minimising stops along their routes, with the capability to reach speeds up to 150 km/h (93 mph), Shatabdi Express has now expanded to connect about 25 cities and 21 operational routes across the country.

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These trains are equipped with full air-conditioning, ensuring a comfortable journey for all passengers, in addition to, offering onboard catering services to meet the dietary needs and preferences of travellers. Here is everything you need to know about Shatabdi Express.

Shatabdi Express: Operational Routes in 2024

Expanding its network across India with diverse routes connecting major cities and towns, here’s a more comprehensive list of Shatabdi Express routes in 2024:

Sr. no. Train Route Train Number Originating Station Terminal Station
1 Rani Kamlapati (Habibganj) – New Delhi 12001/12002 Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj) New Delhi
2 Lucknow–New Delhi 12003/12004 Lucknow Jn. New Delhi
3 New Delhi–Kalka 12005/12006 New Delhi Kalka
4 MGR Chennai Central–Mysuru 12007/12008 MGR Chennai Central Mysuru
5 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad 12009/12010 Mumbai Central Ahmedabad
6 New Delhi–Kalka 12011/12012 New Delhi Kalka
7 New Delhi–Amritsar 12013/12014 New Delhi Amritsar
8 New Delhi–Ajmer 12015/12016 New Delhi Ajmer
9 New Delhi–Dehradun 12017/12018 New Delhi Dehradun
10 Howrah–Ranchi 12019/12020 Howrah Jn. Ranchi
11 Pune–Secunderabad 12025/12026 Pune Jn. Secunderabad
12 Chennai–Bengaluru 12027/12028 MGR Chennai Central KSR Bengaluru
13 New Delhi–Amritsar 12029/12030 New Delhi Amritsar
14 New Delhi–Amritsar 12031/12032 New Delhi Amritsar
15 Kanpur Central–New Delhi 12033/12034 Kanpur Central New Delhi
16 Kathgodam–New Delhi 12039/12040 Kathgodam New Delhi
17 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri 12041/12042 Howrah Jn. New Jalpaiguri
18 New Delhi–Chandigarh 12045/12046 New Delhi Chandigarh
19 Naharlagun–Guwahati 12087/12088 Naharlagun Guwahati
20 MGR Chennai Central–Coimbatore 12243/12244 MGR Chennai Central Coimbatore
21 Howrah – Puri 12277/12278 Howrah Jn. Puri

 

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