tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): In August 2013, Indian Railways entered into a partnership with Indian Institute of Technology (Madras) to develop technology to tap solar energy for lighting and air-conditioning in the coaches. This would significantly reduce the fossil fuel dependency for Indian Railways. *
27-11-14 - 10:08:58

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): The Maitri Express between Dhaka and Kolkata started in April 2008 using the Gede-Darsana route, in addition to a Freight Train service from Singhabad and Petrapole in India to Rohanpur and Benapole in Bangladesh. A second passenger link between Agartala, India and Akhaura Upazila, Bangladesh was approved by the Government of Bangladesh and India in September 2011. *
27-11-14 - 10:11:21

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): Thar Express to Karachi and the more famous Samjhauta Express international train from Lahore, Pakistan to Amritsar (Attari). *
27-11-14 - 10:12:55

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): Duronto Express: These are the non-stop (except for operational stops) point to point rail services introduced for the first time in 2009. They connect the metros and major state capitals of India and are faster than Rajdhani Express. They provide first AC, two-tier AC and three-tier AC accommodation. Some of them provide Sleeper Class accommodation. *
27-11-14 - 10:14:38

tuhin4u (Unstopable Lover + Mariana World DIAMOND member): [/br]Rajdhani Express: These are air-conditioned trains linking major cities to New Delhi. They have high priority and are one of the fastest trains in India, travelling at an average speed of 130 km/h (82 mph). They have only a few stops. In the Railway budget of 2014, the it was proposed that the speed of Rajdhani express, and Shatabdi Expresses would be increased up to 200 km/h. *
27-11-14 - 10:16:43