By December 16, 2016, the Prayagraj Express featured 21 coaches, which increased to 22 within days, and eventually reached 24 coaches by September 2019.
New Delhi: Indian Railways has always been the backbone of our nation’s growth. The sector has witnessed a massive transformation under the Modi government in the last 10 years. From inducting high-speed trains like Vande Bharat to renovating railway stations across the country, the Railway Ministry has introduced a slew of reforms to make the travelling experience of the passengers convenient and comfortable.
The Indian Railways, covering over 68,000 kilometres, stands as one of the largest and busiest railway networks in the world. But do you know which train holds the record for being the longest in India? With a maximum of 24 coaches, the Prayagraj Express is the longest passenger train in India.
Here are some of the key details of Prayagraj Express:
- Prayagraj Express is the longest passenger train in India.
- The train has a maximum of 24 coaches and runs between Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and New Delhi.
- The Prayagraj Express halts at six stations before reaching its final destination.
- The train is one of the most popular trains operated by Indian Railways.
- Prayagraj Express stands out as a remarkable feat of engineering and efficiency.
- Initially introduced with fewer coaches, the train underwent several augmentations to meet the growing demand of passengers.
By December 16, 2016, the Prayagraj Express featured 21 coaches, which increased to 22 within days, and eventually reached 24 coaches by September 2019. This expansion not only accommodated more passengers but also set the stage for achieving higher speeds.
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