Gatimaan Express: India's first semi-high speed train flagged off

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday flagged off the much-awaited Gatiman Express for Agra from Nizamuddin station. Targeting tourists, Nizamuddin-Agra Gatiman Express, the first semi-high speed service in railways, will run at a speed of 160 kmph and is expected to cover the 200 km distance in 100 minutes. "Launching of 'Gatimaan Express' an important step for our Railways," Prabhu said after flagging of the train.