Why is the first AC coach train fare so high?

 Want to take a bath? Yes in the train? You have a shower option in the first Ac coach. That's different will it be clean or not?

Are you a couple? Need privacy? Indian Railway trains give you the option for a coupe and an exclusive private room on the train.

You don’t have to say excuse me sir during the lobby in the First AC train? None legs and hands are spread in the lobby.

You don’t have to beg for lower birth because you are aged or scared to climb on difficult steps of trains because First AC will give you a comfortable ladder.

Wanna taste good foods? Or fresh food direct from the Kitchen? The first AC provide the option of fresh food cooked at the train's pantry and delivered to you before it gets cold.

So tell this much facility that too on train will not be costly? Yea same train where in 3rd AC or sleeper people are fighting that in morning their is no reservations and non reservation people can sit on your seat.

Which train has the longest journey time within the state in Indian Railways?

 Yes,there are several trains which takes longer route & duration more & alternative train within state around 800–1000 km,also taking indirect route when already existing straight route exist

⭐From Tamilnadu

1) 16368/Banaras-Kanyakumari Kashi Tamil Sangam Express…from Perambur (Chennai to Kanyakumari longer route Perambur Arakkonam Chengalpattu Thanjavur Trichy total 880 km which 17 hours journey ..indirect route

212689/MGR Chennai Central-Nagercoil Weekly Express which takes longer route than shorter route via Karur,Trichy, Dindigul (Total 883 km,15 hours) one of the longest running train after Kashi Tamil Sangam Express

⭐From Karnataka

1)17307/Mysore-Bagalkot Basava Express (1017 km total 21 hours) via Bengaluru,Guntakal,Raichur,solapur then Bagalkot)

only train which travel circular route by passing through from Karnataka to other states via Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra then again reach Karnataka

2)16565/Yesvantpur-Mangalore Central Weekly Express Via Bangarpet,Salem Palakkad 833km and takes 14 hours journey..

⭐from Maharashtra

1)The only within state running train which takes above 1000–1200 km is Maharashtra Express from Gondia to Kolhapur via Jalgaon,Manmad,Pune,Satara,total 1211 km,27 hours journey we have to sit.

2)Pune-Ajni Vande Bharat Express, Longest running Vande Bharat Express after New-Delhi Varanasi,which takes 881km & 12 hours journey and interesting fact is this train takes time full day and doesn't go back return on same day.

These are the trains which takes longer duration and taking longer route within same state…and other trains longest running train passes through several states.

Is it true that Indian soil is too soft for bullet trains? Why?

 India is a vast country with varied landscapes and topography and the soil varies from region to region place to place.

Painting the entire landmass of India with one brush and characterizing its soil type as a monolithic is not really smart. The soil varies from place to place.

This is the Qinghai railway. Connects Beijing with Lhasa.

it’s currently the highest railway in the world.

550 kms of the Qinghai railway is built on Permafrost.

Go do research on constructing anything on permafrost.

While not a high speed railway, the challenges of constructing a railway on permafrost is way more challenging.

Both Russia and China have railways built on permafrost and the construction is way more challenging as you have to reinforce the ground underneath before you can build on it and make sure the hardened soil doesn’t melt away.

So as you can see, even if I were to take your assumption of a monolithic soil type in entire India, engineering can overcome it and I highly doubt your premise is correct.

Manhattan in NYC has glacial till soil as top layer and so does many other boroughs.

This is the Manhattan skyline

How did they construct the skyscrapers?

By going deep into the ground till they hit bedrock where they can anchor the pillars that support the structure.

What is the longest train in India?

 The question does not specify whether the meaning of longest here is in terms of total number of coaches or in terms of total distance travelled.

In terms of total number of coaches, the train name is Prayagraj SF Express (12417/18) running between New Delhi and Prayagraj Junction with LHB rake of 23 coaches.

In terms of total distance travelled, the train name is Vivek Express (22503/22504).

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Vivek Express (22503/22504) running between Dibrugarh, Assam and Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu covers the longest distance.

The train travels via different zones of Indian Railways covering different cities like Dimapur, Guwahati, Siliguri, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Nellore, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram etc.

About Vivek Express

• The Vivek SF Express is a superfast express train in Indian Railways which runs between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari.
• The train operates as train number 22503 from Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh and as train number 22504 in the reverse direction.
• The 22503 Vivek SF Express departs Kanyakumari at 05:25 pm on daily basis and arrives Dibrugarh at 09:00 pm on the fourth day of commencing of journey. The total travel time is 75 hours 35 minutes.
• The 22504 Vivek SF Express departs Dibrugarh at 07:35 pm on daily basis and arrives Kanyakumari at 09:55 pm on the fourth day of commencing of journey. The total travel time is 74 hours 20 minutes.
• The train travels total distance of 4,155 kilometers between Kanyakumari and Dibrugarh.
• The train is hauled by a electric locomotive WAP-7 of ED/RPM shed between Kanyakumari and Visakhapatnam Jn, WAP-7 of SGUJ shed between Visakhapatnam Jn and New Cooch Behar and a diesel locomotive WDP-4B/4D of SGUJ shed between New Cooch Behar and Dibrugarh.

• The train has total 8 rakes running between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari.
• The train runs with LHB rake of 22 coaches in which there are 6 AC III tier coach, 2 AC II tier coach, 1 Pantry Car, 7 sleeper coach, 4 general coach, 1 End on Generator vans (EOG) and 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR).
• Vivek SF Express is currently the longest daily running superfast express train in terms of distance and time in Indian Railways network and longest train route in Indian Subcontinent.
• Vivek SF Express is the 30th longest train route in the world.

NOTE :

• The older train number of this train was 15905/15906.
• The train earlier used to run on weekly basis instead of daily basis.
• Vivek Express refers to multiple express trains on Indian Railways network which were launched in year 2013 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

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Longest Train Routes in India

India’s railway system is one of the biggest in the world, connecting cities, towns and villages with a wide network of tracks. It makes travel easy and helps people move smoothly across the country. These long train routes allow people to visit faraway places, experience new things, and enjoy India’s rich diversity. This article will look at the longest train routes in India.

Indian Railway System

Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways, operates India’s national railway system, the world’s fourth largest. With 132,310 km of track, 96.59% electrified by 2024, it employs over 1.2 million people, making it India’s second-largest employer. Founded in 1951, it merged 42 railway companies and now has 18 regional zones.

Here is the list of Top-10 longest train routes in India:

S. No.	Train Name	Route	Distance (in km)	Time
1.	Vivek Express	Kanyakumari- Dibrugarh	4,154.1	75 hrs 30 min
2.	Aronai Superfast Express	Thiruvananthapuram Central- Silchar	3915.5	71 hrs 45 min
3.	Himsagar Express	Kanyakumari- Shri Mata Vaishnu Devi Katra	3788.7	68 hrs 20 min
4.	Ten Jammu Express	Tirunelveli Junction- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra	3642	71 hrs 20 min
5.	New Tinsukia- Bengaluru Weekly Express	Bangalore- New Tinsukia	3,642	65 hrs
6.	Humsafar Express	Agartala- Banglore Cantonment	3599	64 hrs 15 min
7.	Silchar- Coimbatore SF Express	Silchar- Coimbatore	3,544	64 hrs 15 min
8.	Avadh Assam Express	Dibrugarh- Lal Garh Junction	3,118	66 hrs 25 min
9.	Kochuveli- Dehradun SF Express	Kochuveli- Yog Nagari Rishikesh	3110.6	52.5 hrs
10.	Yesvantpur Kamakhya AC SF Express	Yesvantpur- Kamakhya	3025	52.5 hrs

India’s Longest Train Route: Kanyakumari- Dibrugarh

• Train name: Vivek Express
• Route: Kanyakumari- Dibrugarh
• Distance: 4,218.6 km
• Time: 74 hours 35 minutes

The Kanyakumari- Dibrugarh Vivek Superfast Express is a special train that travels all the way from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. It is the longest train route in India,  taking about 74 hours 35 minutes to cover a distance of 4,218.6 km. This train passes through eight states, giving people chance to sea different places. Vivek Express (now Vivek Superfast Express) are four pairs of express trains that were announced in the Railway-Budget of 2011-12. These trains were started to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Second longest train route in India: Thiruvananthapuram Central- Silchar

• Train name: Aronai Superfast Express
• Route: Thiruvananthapuram Central- Silchar
• Distance: 3,932 km
• Time: 74 hours and 44 minutes

The Thiruvananthapuram Central- Silchar Aronai Superfast Express runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Silchar. It’s a long journey, taking 74 hours and 44 minutes to cover a distance of 3,932 km. This train goes through 8 states in India. It was first started between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Guwahati, but later it was extended to Silchar. It is now the longest-running superfast train and the second longest running train in India.

Third Longest Train Route in India:  Kanyakumari- Shri Mata Vaishnu Devi Katra

• Train name: Himsagar Express
• Route: Kanyakumari- Shri Mata Vaishnu Devi Katra
• Distance: 3787 km
• Time: 72 hours

The Himsagar Express is a weekly Indian train that travels from Kanyakumari to Shri Mata Vaishnu Devi Katra. It is the 36th longest train in India and third longest train in India. The journey takes about 72 hours to cover a distance of 3787 km, passing through 12 Indian States and stoppage at 73 stations.

Tirunelveli Junction- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Train Name: Ten Jammu Express

Route: Tirunelveli Junction- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Distance: 3642 km

Time: 71 hours and 20 min

The Ten Jammu Express, operating as Train 16787/16788, is a weekly railway service linking Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir with Tirunelveli Junction in Tamil Nadu. Covering 3,633 km in about 69 hours, it is the world’s 40th largest train route and the fourth longest within Indian Railways, crossing 13 states with 64 stopes.

Bangalore- New Tinsukia

Train Name: New Tinsukia- Bengaluru Weekly Express

Distance: 3,642 km

Time Taken: 65 hrs

The New Tinsukia- Bengaluru Weekly Express, with the train numbers 22501/02, operates as a weekly Superfast train service. It serves as a vital rail link connecting Tinsukia, the easternmost town in Assam, to the bustling metropolis of Bengaluru in South India. This train offers various coach classes, including AC 1st class, 2-tier, 3-tier and sleeper-class coaches. As of 2023, it ranks as the fifth longest train route within the Indian Railways network, covering an impressive total distance of 3,542 kilometers.

Which Rajdhani Express train covers the longest distance in India?

 Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express train covers the longest distance in India.

About Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express

• The Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani is a Rajdhani Express train in India connecting New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram Central, the capital of Kerala state.
• The train operates as train number 12431 from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12432 in the reverse direction.
• It is the longest running Rajdhani Express train, which covers about 3,149 km (1,957 mi).
• It has a record for the highest section speed, reaching 104 km/h (65 mph) between Ratnagiri and Sawantwadi Road (225 km or 140 mi in 2 h 10 min).
• It also gets a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) between Nagda and Hazrat Nizamuddin (267 km).
• It moves at an average speed of 76.36 km/h (47.45 mph) between Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram. It runs the longest non-stop run between Kota Junction - Vadodara Junction section (528 km).

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Services of Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express

• The 12431 Rajdhani Express leaves Thiruvananthapuram Central on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the evening at 19:15 and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in the afternoon at 12:40 of the third day.
• The 12432 Rajdhani Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the morning at 10:55 and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the morning at 05:25 of the third day.

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Coach Composition of Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express

• 9 AC III tier coach (B1 to B9).
• 5 AC II tier coach (A1 to A5).
• 1 AC First Class (H1).
• 1 Pantry Car (PC).
• 2 End On Generation (EOG).

So, there are total 18 coaches in the train.

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Stoppages of Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express

The stoppages of the train between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Thiruvananthapuram Central are

• Kota Jn (KOTA).
• Vadodara Jn (BRC).
• Vasai Road (BSR).
• Panvel Jn (PNVL).
• Ratnagiri (RN).
• Sawantwadi Road (SWV).
• Madgaon Jn (MAO).
• Karwar (KAWR).
• Udupi (UD).
• Mangaluru Jn (MAJN).
• Kasaragod (KGQ).
• Kannur Main (CAN).
• Kozhikode Main (CLT).
• Shoranur Jn (SRR).
• Thissur (TCR).
• Ernakulam Jn (ERS).
• Alappuzha (ALLP).
• Kollam Jn (QLN).

So, there are total 18 stoppages of the train between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Thiruvananthapuram Central.

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Some images of catering services provided in Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express train

• AC III tier and AC II tier

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• AC First Class

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NOTE

• The images of the catering services used above are Self-clicked during the journey in other Rajdhani Express train.
• The images of trains are imported from Google.

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