These trains were fully air-conditioned, had minimal stops, and operated at maximum speeds.

To meet this demand, on 1 July 1991, Indian Railways inaugurated the Bombay Central – New Delhi AC Express.

On 1 January 1992, this train was formalized as the Bombay Central – H.Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express.

[citation needed] Unlike its predecessors which offered premium services like complimentary meals and butler services, the newer AC Express trains were designed to cater to the middle and upper-middle class segments of society.

Instead, pantry car services are available, similar to those on other general express and mail trains of Indian Railways.