Passengers have to wait further for the first ever semi-high speed Gatiman Express, which is expected to cover the 200-km distance between New Delhi and Agra in 105 minutes.
The semi-high speed train was expected to run from this year but now the train would be made operational from next year. Railway sources said that the new train is undergoing a series of safety clearance tests being conducted by the separate ministry other than railway. “Only after the tests are concluded the launch date for the train will be announced,” officials said. The clearance test entails issuance of safety and speed certificates to various coaches before it can commence operations, railway officials said. Agra divisional railway manager Vijay Sehgal informed that the clearance certified will be issued by the commissioner railway safety, which falls under the civil aviation ministry.