Performance of India first high speed train known as Train-18

Performance of India first high speed train known as Train-18

Performance of Train 18

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 2709
ANSWERED ON 04.01.2019

Performance of Train 18

2709 Shri Sushil Kumar Gupta
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :-
(a) whether it is a fact that the performance of India’s first high speed train known as Train-18 has been satisfactory and is progressing as per schedule; and

(b) if so, the details regarding its speed limit and the routes on which it is proposed to be started?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): The trial has been conducted upto a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph. However, the actual speed in service will depend upon the section where this train is put into service. The first Train-18 rake is proposed to be introduced on Delhi-Varanasi sector, with maximum speed of 130 KMPH.