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Shatabdi Express: Why the 150 Km/h Luxury Train Got Its Name & How It Differs from Jan Shatabdi
- •Shatabdi Express was named in 1988 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary (Shatabdi) of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
- •It is an intercity, day-time train connecting two important cities, departing in the morning and returning by evening.
- •Shatabdi Express is fully air-conditioned, featuring only AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car, with catering service included in the fare.
- •It has fewer stops and operates at speeds of 130-150 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing travel time.
- •Jan Shatabdi Express was launched in 2002 to offer fast travel at a lower cost for the general public, including both AC and non-AC coaches, with food not included in the fare.
Key Questions Answered
The Shatabdi Express was launched in 1988 during the tenure of Railway Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as 'Shatabdi' means a century or 100 years in Hindi and English.
The Shatabdi Express is a fully air-conditioned daytime intercity train that operates at speeds of 130 to 150 kilometers per hour with fewer stops. It exclusively offers seating chair facilities, including AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car, with no sleeper coaches, and includes on-board catering service in its fare.
The Jan Shatabdi Express was introduced in 2002 to provide budget-friendly travel for the general public. Unlike the fully AC and higher-priced Shatabdi Express, the Jan Shatabdi features both AC and non-AC coaches at lower fares, and food is not included in the ticket price.
