Talgo completes its Delhi to Mumbai in style, albeit a tad late

A high-speed Talgo Talgo train stands on a platform next to a Rajdhani Express before its final trial run between Delhi-Mumbai. Indian Railways is conducting trial runs with Talgo train coaches, which the Spanish company claims can help Railways attain higher speeds, even on the existing tracks. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published on: Aug 02, 2016 8:36 PM IST

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A high-speed Talgo Talgo train stands on a platform next to a Rajdhani Express before its final trial run between Delhi-Mumbai. Indian Railways is conducting trial runs with Talgo train coaches, which the Spanish company claims can help Railways attain higher speeds, even on the existing tracks. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Officials prepare for the nine coach train’s trial run to Mumbai, where it reached 15 hours and 41 minutes after its departure from Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The train was delayed between Surat-Mumbai section as the tracks were washed away due to floods. But that did not stop onlookers from posing for pictures with the swanky white trains with purple stripes. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Spanish-made Talgo became the fastest train in the country by clocking a speed of 180 kilometre per hour by covering 84 km in 38 minutes in a trial conducted by Railways on Mathura-Palwal route. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The high-speed Talgo train is expected to cover the distance between Delhi and Mumbai in just 12 to 13 hours. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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But it’s not only speed that is wowing the potential passengers. The interiors are swanky too -- an inside view of the pantry area of the new trains. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Besides reducing travel time, Talgo’s lighter trains are expected to consume 30% less energy. (PRATHAM GOKHALE/HT PHOTO)

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Talgo trains have bypassed the records of both the Rajdhani and the Gatiman Express. (SATISH BATE/HT PHOTO)

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When the train arrived at the Mumbai Central from Delhi, it created a stir among the people. (ARIJIT SEN/HT PHOTO)

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A Rail fan club member sits inside the coach, which have seats upholstered in blue. The train traveled the distance in 12.5 hours at 130 km per hour speed during a trial run. (ARIJIT SEN/Hindustan Times)

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People takes photos inside a coach of Spanish Talgo train which arrived in Mumbai Central from Delhi in Mumbai. (ARIJIT SEN/Hindustan Times)

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Railway officials said over 20 trials will be conducted till July 31 under different conditions for practical testing of track-worthiness. (ARIJIT SEN/HT PHOTO)