Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 1 rajdhani train runs from Mangalore to Surat - Thiruvananthapuram Central Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (12431).

Mangalore to Surat Thiruvananthapuram Central Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (12431) departs from Mangalore Jn station (MAJN) at 05:25 and arrives Surat station (ST) at 22:15. This train has 11 stoppages. Mangalore to Surat rajdhani fare is Rs.3915 in First AC, Rs.2305 in Second AC and Rs.1635 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Duronto express is a newer premium class of train which runs as fast as Rajdhanis. Duronto word comes from restless in Bengali as these trains had no intermediate commercial stops when they started. But since Indian Railways incurred losses for these trains, some technical stops were converted to commercial stops. On some routes (such as Delhi-Kolkata) they take lesser time than corresponding Rajdhani express. Unlike rajdhani some durontos also have non-air conditioned sleeper class. Thus, Duronto trains have classes First AC (1A), AC II-tier, AC III-tier and Sleeper. Bed-rolls in sleeper class of Mixed Duronto Express trains will be supplied to passengers on demand, on payment of stipulated charges. Duronto trains are distinguished by vibrant and colorful vinyl coating on the outer surface of the coaches. 1 duronto train runs from Mangalore to Surat - Ernakulam Jn. Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express (12283).

Mangalore to Surat Ernakulam Jn. Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express (12283) departs from Mangalore Jn station (MAJN) at 06:05 and arrives Surat station (ST) at 02:57. This train has 9 stoppages. Mangalore to Surat duronto fare is Rs.3915 in First AC, Rs.2305 in Second AC, Rs.1635 in Third AC and Rs.605 in Sleeper for this train which includes meal charges also.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Mangalore to Surat - Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (PT) (12217).

Mangalore to Surat Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (PT) (12217) departs from Mangalore Jn station (MAJN) at 20:10 and arrives Surat station (ST) at 15:26. This train has 14 stoppages. Mangalore to Surat sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3455 in First AC, Rs.2045 in Second AC, Rs.1435 in Third AC, Rs.550 in Sleeper and Rs.315 in None for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Mangalore to Surat - Tirunelveli Gandhidham Humsafar Express (PT) (20923).

Mangalore to Surat Tirunelveli Gandhidham Humsafar Express (PT) (20923) departs from Mangalore Jn station (MAJN) at 22:00 and arrives Surat station (ST) at 18:04. This train has 9 stoppages. Mangalore to Surat humsafar fare is Rs.1590 in Third AC and Rs.590 in Sleeper for this train.