Railway Budget: Passenger services at a glance
Among other things trending in the world of finance, the Railway Budget 2013 is around the corner. Read on to find out the various types of passenger services that are made available by Indian Railways to its travelers.
(Information source: IRFCA.org. The Indian Railways Fan Club website I Images: AFP/Reuters/Wikimedia Commons)
Introduced in 2009, Duronto Express belongs to the category of long distance non-stop trains run by the Indian Railways. It is considered to be the fastest train in India and travels via major state capitals of the country. When it comes to choosing seats, passengers can decide from first AC, two-tier AC, three-tier AC and sleeper class.
Rajdhani Express
Rajdhani Express is the second fastest train in India which connects New Delhi with other important cities in the country. Rajdhani Express was introduced in 1969 and receives a high priority in the Indian railway network. First Class AC, AC 2-tier and AC 3-tier are the three classes of accommodation that almost all Rajdhani trains offer.
Shatabdi Express
Shatabdi Express categorizes among a series of fast passenger trains that are operated by the Indian Railways. These trains connect major cities which are mostly known for business, tourism and pilgrimage. The seats for Shatabdi Express has to be reserved in advance as there is no accommodation for unreserved.
Garib Rath
Introduced in 2005, the Garib Rath provides cheaper air-conditioned travel to passengers who cannot afford a normal air-conditioned class ticket. Travelers are not provided with free food or bedding during their trip and there is only seating and three-tier accommodation in this train. The speed at which Garib Rath travels is nearly the same as Rajdhani's top speed.
Jan Shatabdi Express
Jan Shatabdi Express is the more affordable version of the Shatabdi Express which started operations in 2003. These trains offer to accommodate its travelers in both air conditioned and non-air conditioned classes
Superfast/Express Mail
Superfast/Express Mail are trains which travel at an average speed and takes additional superfast surcharge for its tickets. Be it seating or berths, passengers can choose from various types of accommodation for their travel.
Express TrainsExpress
Trains are the most common trains in India. Because of their limited stops at stations, these trains are popular for their speed. The coaches in these trains are known for its low maintenance and high availability of seats.
Passenger and Fast Passenger
Passenger and Fast Passenger trains have the cheapest fares in the Indian railway network and are classified as slow trains which stop at most stations along the route to its final destination. While some of these trains are scheduled during the night have sleeper and 3-tier AC accommodation, other compartments have unreserved seating.
Suburban trains
Suburban trains is considered to be one of the most important public transport in the country, especially in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Kanpur among other major cities. Suburban rail is a rail service between the central business district and suburbs. All these trains have unreserved seating accommodation.
Metros and Monorails
Metros and Monorails are trains that are designed for passengers to travel within the city. These trains are usually seen in metro cities of India. The first rapid transit system in India was the Kolkata Metro, which started operations in 1984.
Jan Shatabdi Express
Jan Shatabdi Express is the more affordable version of the Shatabdi Express which started operations in 2003. These trains offer to accommodate its travelers in both air conditioned and non-air conditioned classes
Superfast/Express Mail
Superfast/Express Mail are trains which travel at an average speed and takes additional superfast surcharge for its tickets. Be it seating or berths, passengers can choose from various types of accommodation for their travel.
Express TrainsExpress
Trains are the most common trains in India. Because of their limited stops at stations, these trains are popular for their speed. The coaches in these trains are known for its low maintenance and high availability of seats.
Passenger and Fast Passenger
Passenger and Fast Passenger trains have the cheapest fares in the Indian railway network and are classified as slow trains which stop at most stations along the route to its final destination. While some of these trains are scheduled during the night have sleeper and 3-tier AC accommodation, other compartments have unreserved seating.
Suburban trains
Suburban trains is considered to be one of the most important public transport in the country, especially in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Kanpur among other major cities. Suburban rail is a rail service between the central business district and suburbs. All these trains have unreserved seating accommodation.
Metros and Monorails
Metros and Monorails are trains that are designed for passengers to travel within the city. These trains are usually seen in metro cities of India. The first rapid transit system in India was the Kolkata Metro, which started operations in 1984.
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