Amid rains and delays, high-speed Talgo finally arrives at Mumbai Central

Finally Talgo Train arrives in Mumbai

The nine-coach train, when commissioned, is expected to reduce the minimum travel time between Mumbai-Delhi by 3 hours

A woman clicking selfie with daughter in Spanish train Talgo

Currently, the Rajdhani, which clocks in 130 km/h, is the fastest train on the route, covering the distance in 16 hours.

The train left for Mumbai from Delhi around 7:55 pm on August 1, aiming to maintain a speed between 130 to 150 km/h throughout the journey.

The Talgo had recorded a 50 minute gain from the scheduled run up to Ratlam.

These trial between Mumbai and Delhi will continue over the next 15 days to test the tracks for cruising speeds of 130 to 150 km/h.