How did the Shatabdi Express get its name?

How did the Shatabdi Express get its name?

The name “Shatabdi” means centenary in Sanskrit. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced on 10 July 1988, by then Railways Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India, between New Delhi and Gwalior Junction.

Which locomotive is used in Shatabdi Express?

At present, the Rajdhani Express has a WAP 7 locomotive with a top speed of 130 kmph while the Shatabdi Express is being hauled by either WAP 4 or WAP 7 engine with a speed of 130 to 140 kmph.

Who started Shatabdi train?

Minister Madhav Rao Scindia
The very first Shatabdi Express, introduced by the then Railway Minister Madhav Rao Scindia, operated between New Delhi and Gwalior and was later extended till Jhansi. Currently, there are 25 pairs of Shatabdi Express trains operating between major Indian metros and cities.

Is Shatabdi running from Kathgodam to Delhi?

12039 Ndls Shatabadi train runs from Kathgodam (KGM) to New Delhi (NDLS) on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. 12039 train covers 8 stations. The departure time for 12039 Ndls Shatabadi from Kathgodam is 15:10. The arrival time to New Delhi is 20:50.

Is Ranikhet Express running today?

Get 15013 Ranikhet Exp train live running status. 15013 Ranikhet Exp train runs from Jaisalmer (JSM) to Ramnagar (RMR) on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun….15013 Ranikhet Exp Running Status.

Station Ramdevra 111 km
Arrival Status Actual/Scheduled 04:25 04:39
Departure Status Actual/Scheduled 04:45 04:42
Delay 3min

How do I get to NDLS platform 11?

How to get to NDLS Platform No. 11 in Delhi by Metro, Bus or Train?

  1. Bus: 03, 171, 433, 445A, 548EXT, 775E, 951, EXPRESS-440, RL-77B.
  2. Train: EMU 64091, EMU 64466.
  3. Metro: YELLOW LINE.

What is WDG in train?

The GE ES43ACmi, classified as WDG-4G by the Indian Railways (IR), is a class of dual-cabin freight-hauling diesel-electric locomotive.

Where is my train Ranikhet?

Ranikhet Express 15013 train running status

Station Scheduled Time
Rudrapur City (RUPC) 1212 km (day 2) 2 intermediate stations 02:58 03:06
Lal Kuan (LKU) 1234 km (day 2) 03:44 03:49
Haldwani (HDW) 1250 km (day 2) 04:25 04:35
Kathgodam (KGM) 1256 km (day 2) 05:05 Ends

Where is my train 05013?

05013 – Ranikhet Special Live Train Running Status

Station Speed Sch/Act Arrival Train Arrival Status PF
Lal Kuan 03:44AM / 03:44AM No Delay
Haldwani 04:25AM / 04:25AM No Delay
Kathgodam 05:05AM / 05:05AM No Delay
Moradabad 01:35AM / 01:35AM No Delay