Trains Gatimaan Express Facts

Gatimaan Express – At a Glance (Memory Card)

Detailed Factual Notes for RRB Exams

1. Train Identity & Time-Table

• 12049 (NZM → AGC) – Dep 08:10, Arr 09:50 (Mon-Sun)
• 12050 (AGC → NZM) – Dep 17:50, Arr 19:30 (Mon-Sun)
• Traction: End-on-generation (EOG) coaches; loco changes not required.

2. Coaching Composition (Static)

3. Salient “Firsts” & Records

• First train in India to touch 160 km/h on Indian soil (trial 10-Dec-2015).
• First passenger service to be ISO 9001 & GreenCo Silver certified (2018).
• Highest average sectional speed (113 km/h) among all Shatabdi/Rajdhani as of 2023.
• Introduced “auto-infotainment” screens in executive class (later removed due to low utilisation).

4. Route Profile & Engineering Features

• Section: Delhi (NZM) – Palwal – Mathura Jn. – Agra Cantt.
• Distance split: Delhi–Palwal 62 km, Palwal–Mathura 62 km, Mathura–Agra 64 km.
• Track upgradation: 60 kg 90 UTS rails, prestressed concrete sleepers, 225 mm ballast cushion.
• Signalling: ETCS Level-1 (auxiliary) + automatic block with “R” (160) approval.
• Curve restriction: Only 1° curves, maximum super-elevation 65 mm.

5. Fare & Concessions

• No concessional fare (Senior citizen/PSL/etc.) applicable – premium service.
• Dynamic pricing not applied; flat 15% development surcharge on base fare.
• GST @ 5% applicable on composite fare.

6. Safety & Security Gadgets

• GPS-based passenger information & coach display system.
• Emergency talk-back units inside every coach.
• Flap-type automatic doors (operate only after 15 kmph).
• Fire & smoke detection system in AC ducts (1st in Indian Railways).

Quick Reference List – “Gatimaan 160”

1. 160 km/h – Maximum designed speed
2. 05-04-2016 – Inauguration by then RM Suresh Prabhu
3. 188 km – Route kilometrage
4. 100 min – Total booked time
5. 2 intermediate halts
6. 12 LHB coaches
7. Ghaziabad WAP-5 – Hauling loco
8. ₹755 – Approx EC fare (NZM-AGC)
9. 113 km/h – Avg. speed (makes it faster than Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi)
10. 1:40 – Journey time difference with Bhopal Shatabdi on same section (≈ 30 min less)

Frequently Asked Questions in RRB CBT (Memory-based)

Question:01 [Which is India’s first semi-high-speed train?]

A) Vande Bharat Express

B) Gatimaan Express

C) Tejas Express

D) Shatabdi Express

Question:02 What is the top speed of Gatimaan Express?

A) 130 km/h

B) 140 km/h

C) 150 km/h

D) 160 km/h

Question:03 Between which stations does Gatimaan Express run?

A) New Delhi – Jhansi
B) Hazrat Nizamuddin – Agra Cantt
C) Delhi Cantt – Gwalior
D) Anand Vihar – Mathura

Question:04 How many halts does Gatimaan Express make on its run?

A) None – it is non-stop

B) One – Mathura Jn. only

C) Two – Palwal & Mathura Jn.

D) Three – Nizamuddin, Palwal & Mathura Jn.

Question:05 In which year did Gatimaan receive ISO certification?

A) 2016

B) 2017

C) 2018

D) 2019

15 Practice MCQs – Gatimaan Express (RRB Level)

Instructions: Choose the most appropriate option.

1. Gatimaan Express was inaugurated on
   A) 05 Apr 2014 B) 05 Apr 2016 C) 12 Apr 2016 D) 10 Dec 2015
   Ans. B

2. The maximum operational speed of Gatimaan Express is
   A) 130 km/h B) 150 km/h C) 160 km/h D) 200 km/h
   Ans. C

3. Which locomotive class hauls the Gatimaan Express?
   A) WAP-4 B) WAP-5 C) WAP-7 D) WAG-9
   Ans. B

4. Total distance covered by 12049 is
   A) 164 km B) 188 km C) 195 km D) 210 km
   Ans. B

5. How many coaches are there in the Gatimaan rake?
   A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16
   Ans. B

6. The train has which of the following classes only?
   A) Sleeper & 2S B) AC-3 & CC C) EC & CC D) 1A & 2A
   Ans. C

7. Travel time of Gatimaan from NZM to AGC is
   A) 90 min B) 100 min C) 110 min D) 120 min
   Ans. B

8. Which section was upgraded for 160 km/h before Gatimaan launch?
   A) Delhi–Ambala B) Delhi–Kanpur C) Delhi–Agra chord D) Delhi–Jaipur
   Ans. C

9. Gatimaan Express is maintained at
   A) Shakurbasti B) Hazrat Nizamuddin C) New Delhi D) Tughlakabad
   Ans. B

10. The average start-to-stop speed is approximately
    A) 100 km/h B) 113 km/h C) 120 km/h D) 135 km/h
    Ans. B

11. Which of the following is NOT a halt of Gatimaan?
    A) Palwal B) Mathura C) Ballabgarh D) None (it halts at Mathura)
    Ans. C

12. First commercial run of Gatimaan started on
    A) 05-04-2016 B) 10-04-2016 C) 12-04-2016 D) 15-04-2016
    Ans. C

13. Gatimaan Express is operated by which zone?
    A) WR B) NR C) NCR D) ER
    Ans. B

14. The coaching depot ISO certification received is
    A) GreenCo Platinum B) GreenCo Silver C) GreenCo Gold D) GreenCo Bronze
    Ans. B

15. Which statement is true regarding Gatimaan?
    A) Dynamic pricing is applicable
    B) It has 160 kmph average speed
    C) It uses LHB stainless-steel coaches
    D) It is hauled by dual-traction locomotive
    Ans. C

Last-minute Revision Tip: Remember “160-188-100-2” → 160 km/h, 188 km, 100 min, 2 halts.