Railways to discontinue Lucknow Rajdhani Express from April 16
According to a railway official, "Rajdhani trains are meant for long distances...but Lucknow Rajdhani is not covering much distance so it was decided convert it as superfast express."
With less than a year after being started in June last year, the New Delhi-Lucknow Rajdhani Express is going to be discontinued from April 16, 2015.
Now the train will be renamed as Lucknow-New Delhi AC Superfast Express.
According to a railway official, "Rajdhani trains are meant for long distances...but Lucknow Rajdhani is not covering much distance so it was decided convert it as superfast express."
Rajdhani Expresses connect the capital of a state with New Delhi, the nation's capital. Like Shatabdi Expresses, they are fully air-conditioned and reserved, and include catering in their fares.
Rajdhani Expresses are very high in priority, the highest of all passenger trains and are rarely delayed in ordinary circumstances.
Rajdhani Express' average speed is between 65 and 85 kmph. Most Rajdhani Expresses also operate with newer design LHB coaches that make for a more comfortable travel experience.