Express trains in India
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India has a system of express trains operated by Indian Railways and overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India. As of 2023, it maintains over 108,706 km of tracks, spanning acros
WP class steam locomotives helped express trains reach speeds of 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1947.
Introduced in 2019, Vande Bharat Express is the fastest express train in India.
ICF coach
LHB coach
High-speed rail in India
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As of 2026, India has no operational high-speed rail lines capable of supporting more than 200 km/h. Currently, the highest speed is achieved by the Bhopal Shatabdi Express, Gatiman Express, Bhopal Va
Prime ministers of India and Japan at ground breaking ceremony of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed line on 14 September 2017. A Modified E5 series Shinkansen, that was originally agreed to be purchased by India, can be seen in the backdrop.
WAP-1 electric locomotives reached a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) in 1980