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Sealdah Rajdhani Express is one notable name among the fastest trains in India. The train is one of the most important passenger trains in India. The train connects New Delhi which is the national capital of India with Kolkata - which apart from being the capital of the state of West Bengal is also known as the cultural capital of India. Once the capital of India during the colonial era Kolkata is also home to an international port as well as an international airport.
Sealdah Rajdhani express, as the name suggests, is one of the trains that are popularly known as the Rajdhani Express. Rajdhani Expresses were introduced in the year 1969. the trains provide high speed connection from the different railway stations of New Delhi, the capital of India, to the capital cities of the different states.
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The trains have the capability to run at a speed of 140 Km per hour and before the introduction of Shatabdi Express the trains were considered among the fastest train of India. However Sealdah Rajdhani express is one of the relatively new addition to the list of Rajdhani Expresses.
Sealdah Rajdhani express has an important position in the railway network of India. The second Rajdhani Express from Kolkata is fully air conditioned and the train also comes with several other facilities. The train offers a great combination of luxury and speed.
Sealdah Rajdhani express comes with many other facilities that make it one of the best as well as the most comfortable train in India. In this train the passengers are provided with complimentary meals during the period of the journey. The train starts from Sealdah everyday towards New Delhi- the capital of India.
Sealdah Rajdhani express, like any other Rajdhani expresses, is at present facing a stiff competition from the airlines as the airlines are faster compared to the train. At the same time the airfare charged by some of the airlines are lower than the fare of the Rajdhani Express. But the excellent service of the train makes it a good train for the people who travel for leisure as well as for pleasure.
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