Train 18: This September, get ready to see Indian Railways latest technological leap that will replace Shatabdi Express trains! Next month, the new Train 18 is likely to be rolled out, eventually aimed at replacing the existing train fleet of the superfast Shatabdi Express. Recently, official sources quoted in an IANS report stated that from September, the Indian Railways will start the testing of the much awaited semi-high speed Train 18. Train 18 will be the first engine-less train of Indian Railways meant for inter-city travel. The AC chair car-type train will be self-propelled – similar to metro sets – and will be able to achieve speeds of 160 kmph!
