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Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to flag off India`s fastest train Gatiman Express today
Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag off the country's fastest train Gatiman Express for Agra from Nizamuddin railway station on Tuesday.
The train which is slated to run at 160 kmph, is targeted at tourists visiting Agra and is seen covering the distance of around 200 km in 100 minutes.
The 12050 Nizamuddin - Agra - Nizamuddin Gatiman Express, as it is called, will run six days in a week except Fridays.
These are the following facts that you would like to know about the train:
1) The train will start journey from Nizamuddin at 8.10 AM to reach Agra at 9.50 AM.
2) The train will return from Agra at 5.50 PM and likely to reach Nizamuddin at 7.30 PM.
3) The train will have two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Car coaches.
4) The passengers will be welcomed with roses, with soft music playing in the coaches.