Gatimaan, Vande Bharat’s speed reduced to 130 from 160 kmph

The Railway Board has reduced the speed to 130 kmph till the automatic train protection system becomes operational.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 28, 2024 | 7:00 AMUpdatedJun 28, 2024 | 7:00 AM

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The Railway Board has reduced the speed of Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat from 160 kmph to 130 kmph till the automatic train protection system becomes operational. The Board made the decision in the wake of the Kanchanjunga Express accident, which killed 10 people. Gatiman Express and two Vande Bharat trains run at 160 kmph between Hazarat Nizamuddin (New Delhi) and Agra rail route.

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