Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 2 shatabdi trains run from Delhi to Aligarh Jn - SHATABDI EXPRESS (12004) and NDLS CNB SHT (12034).

Delhi to Aligarh Jn SHATABDI EXPRESS (12004) departs from New Delhi station (NDLS) at 06:10 and arrives Aligarh Jn station (ALJN) at 07:47. Delhi to Aligarh Jn shatabdi fare is Rs.750 in Executive Class and Rs.365 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

Delhi to Aligarh Jn NDLS CNB SHT (12034) departs from New Delhi station (NDLS) at 15:40 and arrives Aligarh Jn station (ALJN) at 17:18. Delhi to Aligarh Jn shatabdi fare is Rs.750 in Executive Class and Rs.360 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 2 garib-rath trains run from Delhi to Aligarh Jn - JYG GARIB RATH (12436) and BGP GARIB RATH (22406).

Delhi to Aligarh Jn JYG GARIB RATH (12436) departs from Anand Vihar Trm station (ANVT) at 17:20 and arrives Aligarh Jn station (ALJN) at 18:53. Delhi to Aligarh Jn garib-rath fare is Rs.305 in Third AC for this train.

Delhi to Aligarh Jn BGP GARIB RATH (22406) departs from Anand Vihar Trm station (ANVT) at 17:20 and arrives Aligarh Jn station (ALJN) at 18:53. Delhi to Aligarh Jn garib-rath fare is Rs.305 in Third AC 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 Delhi to Aligarh Jn - CHAMPARAN HMSFR (15706).

Delhi to Aligarh Jn CHAMPARAN HMSFR (15706) departs from Old Delhi station (DLI) at 16:35 and arrives Aligarh Jn station (ALJN) at 18:08. This train has 1 stoppages. Delhi to Aligarh Jn humsafar fare is Rs.570 in Third AC, Rs.165 in Sleeper and Rs.85 in Second Seater for this train.