What us the difference between Rajdhani Express and Shatabdhi express ?

Question

Both names in Indian railways means fastest train ... but whats their difference?

Answer 1

Rajdhani Express is a passenger train service in India connecting National Capital New Delhi with other important destinations, especially capitals of States in India but where as Shatabdi Express connects between Metro towns and important cities and business centers.

While the Shatabdi Express series of trains run over short distances, Rajdhani Expresses are long-distance trains connecting Delhi to various state capitals.

Answer 2

Rajdhani Express are running between State Capitals and New Delhi, Country's Capital, they have sleeping arrangement by way of berths,  while Shatabdhi Express run between important cities and have only sitting facility.

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Answer 3

rajdhani trains according to their names connect rajdhanis that means NEW DELHI to capitol of other indian states. while shatabdhi plays only on major routes connecting major cities catering to high traffic.

Answer 4

Shatabdhi express is only one.But Rajdhani express many

Answer 5

Rajdhani Express always goes to and starts from New Delhi, the indian capital city. Shatabdhi express is not going to delhi. There is one service from Chennai to Mysore and vice versa. I don't know any other train service named Shatabdhi.

Answer 6

speed of train is a diffrence between rajdhani and shatabdhi express.