Southern Railway’s First Rajdhani Express | The Complete Story of Bengaluru Rajdhani

The Bengaluru Rajdhani Express is more than just a premium train connecting Bengaluru with the national capital — it is a journey through the evolution of Indian Railways. From its historic launch in 1992 to its transformation through LHB coaches, changing routes, locomotive upgrades and modern operations, this Rajdhani has witnessed more than three decades of railway history. But how did Bengaluru emerge as an important railway destination in the 1970s? Why was a Rajdhani connection to Delhi needed? What was the role of WDM-2 ALCo locomotives, and how did the train eventually enter the WAP-7 electric era? The complete story contains many lesser-known chapters that are rarely discussed. Watch the full video to discover the complete journey of Bengaluru Rajdhani Express. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:52 – Bengaluru in the 1970s 02:29 – The Road to Delhi Connectivity 05:00 – Birth of Bengaluru Rajdhani 06:07 – Route & Schedule Changes 08:04 – The Early Locomotive Era 09:13 – The Rajdhani Expansion 15:34 – New Second Bangaluru Rajdhani 17:09 – LHB & End-to-End Electric Haulage 19:07 – Bengaluru Rajdhani in 2026 19:50 – The Legacy 💬 Join the Conversation If you enjoyed the video, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more detailed Indian Railways history and documentaries. 🔔 Join the Rail Tech Info Family https://www.youtube.com/@Railtechiinfo Tell us in the COMMENTS which railway topic you want us to cover next. Thank You for Watching. जय हिंद #indianrailways #rajdhaniexpress #bengaluru #southindia #karnataka #newdelhi