India’s Top 10 Speediest Trains, High-Speed Rail 2025

India’s Railway network is the heart of the country’s transportation system. It’s the world’s fourth longest rail network and is constantly improving to be more efficient and modern.

Indian Railways has successfully launched superfast trains. These trains have seen major upgrades in recent years and connect the country’s main cities at high speeds. The Indian Railways is working to make these trains even faster.

The Indian Railways has proposed twelve routes for high-speed rail lines. The Gatimaan Express, as of 2023, is one of the fastest trains in India, reaching speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph) in some sections. The Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train in India, with a speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).

Fastest trains in India and their speeds:

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1. Vande Bharat Express (Max Speed- 180 km/h)

The Vande Bharat Express is designed for safety and can run at 160 km/h, but it can go up to 180 km/h. This train is the fastest in our country and doesn’t need an engine to run. It’s expected to cut down travel time by 15%, saving about 4-5 hours. People also call it Train 18.

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2. Tejas Express (Max Speed- 162 km/h)

Indian Railways launched the Tejas Express in 2017. This train is fully air-conditioned and runs at a semi-high speed. It’s the fastest of the three semi-high-speed trains currently running in India. The train has automatic doors and modern amenities onboard.

It also offers extra features like personal reading lights and CCTV cameras. The train travels 551 kilometers from Mumbai to Goa in about 8.5 hours. Tejas Express has an average speed of 110 km/h and can reach a maximum speed of 162 km/h.

Tejas Express, fastest train — economictimes

3. Gatimaan Express (Max Speed- 160 km/h)

The Gatimaan Express is one of India’s fastest trains. It travels 188 kilometers from New Delhi to Agra in just 1 hour and 40 minutes at a speed of 160 km/h. This train connects two popular tourist spots in the country. The Gatimaan Express offers amenities like bio-toilets, fire alarms, a GPS-based information system, and automatic doors. It also has hostesses for a better travel experience and provides free Wi-Fi for passengers.

4. Bhopal Shatabdi Express (Max Speed- 155 km/h)

The Bhopal Shatabdi Express is a fast train that travels from Delhi to Bhopal and back. It was launched in 1988 to honor Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday. The train can reach a top speed of 155 kilometers per hour, making for a quick trip. It has modern amenities for a comfortable ride.

The ticket price includes meals, so passengers don’t have extra costs. The train covers 707 km and is a good way to travel. But it’s important to note that it doesn’t have sleeper cars for overnight trips.

5. Mumbai Rajdhani Express (Max Speed- 140 km/h)

The Rajdhani Express train uses Alstom-LHB carriages and is known for its speed. The Mumbai Rajdhani Express, like other Rajdhani Express trains, is fully air-conditioned. It travels 1384 kilometers between Mumbai Central and New Delhi at a top speed of 140 km/hr. The train has amenities like snacks in the morning and evening, plug-in plugs, and Wi-Fi, making the journey comfortable for passengers.

6. New Delhi – Howrah Rajdhani Express And New Delhi – Sealdah Duronto Express (Max Speed- 135 km/h)

These trains are among the fastest in India, reaching speeds of 135 km per hour. The Howrah Rajdhani Express covers 1450 km and is the first train in the country to be fully air-conditioned. It provides a fast link between Kolkata and New Delhi. The New Delhi – Sealdah Duronto Express also covers a long distance of 1457 km.

fastest train in india 2023, sealdah duronto express — indiarailinfo

7. Mumbai LTT – H.Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express (Max Speed- 130km/h)

The Mumbai LTT – H. Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express runs at a top speed of 130 km per hour. It connects the big cities of New Delhi and Mumbai. The train covers a distance of 1518 km. The journey on the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express takes about 34 hours and 25 minutes.

top 10 fastest train in india 2023 — indiarailinfo

8. The Bandra Garib Rath Express (Max Speed- 130km/h)

The Bandra Garib Rath Express is one of India’s fastest trains, running at 130 km per hour. This speedy train covers a distance of 1367 km. It’s worth noting that this train doesn’t have a pantry coach. The Garib Rath Express was introduced to offer cheaper air-conditioned travel for long-distance passengers who found regular air-conditioned train fares too expensive.

9. Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad AC Double Decker Express (Max Speed- 130km/h)

The Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad AC Double Decker Express covers 491 km at 130 km per hour. This fast express train runs once a day for six days a week.

10. New Delhi – Howrah Duronto Express, New Delhi, and Howrah – Anand Vihar Yuva Express – Allahabad Duronto Express (Max Speed- 120 to 130 km/h)

The Howrah Duronto Express runs at a speed of 120-130 km per hour and covers 1450 km. The Anand Vihar Yuva Express covers 1438 km and the Allahabad Duronto Express covers 632 km. These are some of India’s fastest trains and they offer modern amenities for passengers. They are known for their time efficiency. The Allahabad Duronto Express doesn’t have a pantry coach.

The Anand Vihar Yuva Express is the cheapest of the three. It reserves 60% of its seats for students and low-income groups.

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