Kavi Guru Express

Kavi Guru Express
Overview
Current operatorIndian Railways
Main Operational(s)India 2011[1]
Fleet size4
Dates of operation2011–
Other
Websitewww.indianrail.gov.in

The Kavi Guru Express[2] series of trains were introduced by Indian Railways in 2011 for the 1st time together with the Rajya Rani Express. They were introduced by the then Railway Minister of India Ms. Mamata Banerjee in honour of Rabindranath Tagore. There were 4 trains proposed in the budget to operate as part of the series[3]

Service

However out of the four, only the 12949/12950 Porbandar–Santragachi Kavi Guru Express is classed as a Superfast Express.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rail budget 2011: Several new trains proposed in Railway Budget - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Kavi Guru Express & Vivek Express Trains to be Launched to Mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore & Swami Vivekananda". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  3. ^ [1] [2]


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