Rajdhani Express

Rajdhani Express
A sample coach of Rajdhani Express
Overview
Service type	Connecting various state capitals with Delhi
Status	Active
First service	1 March 1969; 55 years ago (1969-03-01)
Successor	Tejas-Rajdhani Express
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways
Website	indianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used	25
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 3 tier Class AC 2 tier Class AC First Class
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering services
Observation facilities	Large windows, reading light
Entertainment facilities	Electric outlets Reading Lights
Baggage facilities	Underseat
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coachs
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed	110–130 km/h (68–81 mph)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	Indian Railways

The Rajdhani Express (lit. 'Capital Express') is a series of passenger train services in India operated by Indian Railways connecting the national capital New Delhi with the capitals or the largest cities of various states. Rajdhani, derived from the Sanskrit means "capital". Introduced in 1969, the trains are amongst the premium services operated by Indian Railways and regularly get a higher priority on the railway network.