ALL SET FOR INDIA'S FIRST HIGH SPEED TRAIN

Agra November 20 (IANS)

 

Decks are  now clear for the launch of India's first high speed train named Gatiman Express between New Delhi and the Taj city.

 

An official statement from the DRM office Thursday evening said the coaches from the Kapurthala coach factory had arrived in New Delhi. Two successful trials July 3 and September 11 had already been held.

 

The train no 12050 will leave New Delhi at 8am and reach Agra Cantt railway station at 9.45am. It will return at 17.30  and reach New Delhi 19.15  in 105 minutes.

 

The coaches will have information display with automatic sliding doors.

 

An official said it is now for the railway ministry to decide the date for the inaugural date.