Tejas Express

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{{Short description|Series of Indian Semi-high speed train}}
{{Further|Tejas-Rajdhani Express}} Bhuvneshwar
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tejas Express Mumbai to New Delhi Ahmedabad Pune 4:30 baje nikalegi yahan se
| color = FFA500
| image = The rake of the TEJAS Train, being inspected by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, at Safdarjung Railway Station, in New Delhi on May 19, 2017.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| caption = Brand new Tejas Express coaches at Delhi Safdarjung railway station.
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| status = Active
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|05|24}}
| operator = [[Indian Railways]] (Public) <br/> [[IRCTC]] (Corporate)
| website = https://indianrail.gov.in
| line_used = 4
| class = {{plainlist|
* [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive chair car (EC)]]
* AC chair car (CC)
}}
| access =
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| catering = On-board catering, Tea and coffee vending machines, Local cuisine, Celebrity chef menu
| observation = Large windows in all carriages; services operated by both state and corporate operators.
| entertainment = Magazines, Electric outlets, On-board Wi-Fi
| baggage = Overhead racks on Chair car rake
Underneath storage of the bearths on Sleeper car rake
| otherfacilities = Automatic doors, Smoke alarms, CCTV cameras, Hand dryers, Odour control system, Sensor based water taps, Bio-vacuum toilets, Water level indicators, Fire and smoke detection, Suppression system.
| stock = LHB-Tejas Rake
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| electrification = 25 kV AC at 50 Hz
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}; Tested speed: {{convert|200|km/h|abbr=on}}
}}

The '''Tejas Express''' is a [[Higher-speed rail|semi-high speed]] [[Air conditioning|fully air-conditioned train]] introduced by [[Indian Railways]] to connect major cities within a short time, skipping most of the stops, completing the journey before night. It features modern onboard facilities with doors which are operated automatically. Tejas means "sharpness", "lustre", or "brilliance" in many Indian languages. It is one of 3 [[Higher-speed rail|semi-high speed trains]] running in [[India]], the others being the [[Vande Bharat Express]] and the [[Gatimaan Express]].<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/luxury-train-tejas-express-running-without-safety-clearance-736179 Luxury train Tejas Express running without safety clearance], ''ibtimes.com'', 27 July 2017</ref>Bhubaneswar

==History==
The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus]], [[Maharashtra]] to [[Karmali railway station|Karmali]], [[Goa]]. It covered 552 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes.<ref name = "dna1">{{cite web|title=Mumbai-Goa route gets Railways' premium train Tejas|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-mumbai-goa-route-gets-railways-premium-train-tejas-2260090|website=dna|access-date=15 October 2016|date=30 September 2016}}</ref> On 1 March 2019, the second Tejas Express of the country was flagged off between [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]] and [[Madurai Junction]] by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/new-trains-2019-tejas-express-chennai-egmore-madurai-train-no-22672-22671-schedule/1502482/|title=Madurai-Chennai Tejas Express flagged off! After Vande Bharat, it's the swankiest Indian Railways train|date=1 March 2019|website=The Financial Express|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref> It covered 497 km in 6 hours and 30 minutes.

The [[Lucknow Junction railway station|Lucknow]] – [[New Delhi]] route (currently running) has been included in the current Trains at Glance, the official train time-table booklet, with "Date of Introduction to be declared" condition. At the same time news websites have quoted railway officials saying a hold of three years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/2-months-on-high-speed-tejas-express-on-chandigarh-delhi-route-yet-to-hit-the-tracks/story-vZEyz5Dc3KKMZ6hCtnahzK.html|title=2 months on, high speed Tejas Express on Chandigarh-Delhi route yet to hit the tracks|date=12 October 2018|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/delhi-chandigarh-tejas-express-timings-2018-time-table-indian-railways-route-features/1283757/|title=Delhi to Chandigarh in 3 hours! This luxury train in Indian Railways new time-table will make it possible|date=17 August 2018|website=The Financial Express|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG/Antyodaya_Uday_Train.pdf|title=Trains at Glance|website=Indian Railways|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/tejas-express-from-lucknow-is-also-running-three-years/articleshow/67587417.cms| title=Tejas Express from Lucknow to Delhi flagged by CM Yogi Aditya Nath|website=The Times of India| date=18 January 2019|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref> Meanwhile, the train service which was expected to be launched on [[Mumbai]] – [[Surat]] and [[New Delhi]]- [[Jalandhar]] route has also been put on hold.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/surat-mumbai-tejas-train-not-feasible/articleshow/62907431.cms|title='Surat-Mumbai Tejas train not feasible' – Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=14 February 2018 |access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref>

[[Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express]], which was inaugurated on 4 October 2019, is India's first train operated by private operators, [[IRCTC]], a subsidiary of [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express set to be first train to be run by private operators |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-lucknow-tejas-express-set-to-be-first-train-to-be-run-by-private-operators-1562591525201.html|work=Livemint |date=21 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=India's first private train Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express flagged off today |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-s-first-private-train-lucknow-delhi-tejas-express-starts-today-key-things-11570164891093.html|work=Livemint |date=4 October 2019}}</ref>

The [[Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express|Ahmedabad – Mumbai Tejas]] express, also operated by IRCTC, was inaugurated on 17 January 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express to be Flagged off Today |url=https://www.railpost.in/ahmedabad-mumbai-tejas-express-to-be-flagged-off-today/|work=Railpost.in |date=17 January 2020}}</ref>

==Technical specifications==
[[File:Inner view of the TEJAS Train, being inspected by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, at Safdarjung Railway Station, in New Delhi on May 19, 2017.jpg|thumb|Interior of the Tejas Express,|left|261x261px]]
The coaches of the first Tejas Express of India, which runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai and Karmali are manufactured at [[Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala]] in Kapurthala district of Punjab. The coaches of the second Tejas express, which runs between Chennai Egmore and Madurai, were manufactured at [[Integral Coach Factory]], [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/icf-rolls-out-modern-coaches-for-tejas-express/article25636642.ece|title= ICF rolls out modern coaches for Tejas Express|newspaper= The Hindu Businessline |date=30 November 2018 |access-date=22 April 2021}}</ref> The train is designed to run at a maximum speed of {{convert|200|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} but the maximum operating speed allowed is {{convert|130|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} due to track and safety constraints.<ref>[http://www.asianage.com/metros/mumbai/230517/indias-1st-high-speed-train-tejas-makes-debut.html India’s first high-speed train Tejas makes debut], ''asianage.com'', 23 May 2017</ref> Presently, the train runs at an average speed of {{convert|65|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/trains/tejas], indianrailinfo.com</ref>

There are 14 non-executive chair cars and they can seat up to 72 passengers each in 3+2 configuration. The coaches have energy-efficient LED lights and digital destination display boards. It also has two executive chair cars in 2+2 configuration. The executive chair cars have a seating capacity of 56 passengers with adjustable head-rests, arm support and leg support. The leg support is not available in non-executive chair cars. The seats on tejas express are also very comfortable in terms of height on the contrary of regular AC chair car seats. The Tejas Express also give it to [[Rajdhani Express]] trains replaces LHB red coaches and some Tejas Express trains run with [[WDP-4D]] , [[WDP-3A]] , [[WAP-5]] and [[WAP 7]]

Coaches have bio-vacuum toilets, water level indicators, tap sensors, hand dryers, integrated braille displays, LED TV for each passenger with phone sockets, local cuisine, celebrity chef menu, WiFi, tea & coffee vending machines, magazines, snack tables, CCTV cameras, fire & smoke detection and suppression system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxurytrainindia.org/blog/tejas-express-digital-new-interiors-yummy-catering-onboard/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515182800/http://www.luxurytrainindia.org/blog/tejas-express-digital-new-interiors-yummy-catering-onboard/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 May 2017|title=All about Tejas Express: Digital New Interiors, Yummy Catering Onboard – Orient Rail Journeys Blog|website=luxurytrainindia.org|date=23 June 2023 }}</ref> The fares will be 20% to 30% more than [[Shatabdi Express|Shatabdi]] fares.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/travel-on-tejas-trains-to-be-costlier-than-shatabdi-1454299|title=Travel on Tejas Trains To Be Costlier Than Shatabdi|publisher=ndtv.com}}</ref> The Tejas Express has redesigned seats with eco-leather. Toilets are equipped with soap dispensers, touch-less water taps, odour-control systems and occupancy indicators. Doors are centrally controlled.<ref>{{citation |title=Tejas trains to give passengers feel of world-class travel with personal video screens, Wi-Fi, coffee vending machines |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/tejas-trains-to-give-passengers-feel-of-world-class-travel-with-personal-video-screens-wi-fi-coffee-vending-machines/articleshow/53139221.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=10 July 2016 }}</ref>

==Routes==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | S. No.
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Train No.
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Originating Station
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Terminal Station
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Halts
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Frequency
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Distance
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Travel Time
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Average Speed
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Inauguration
! style="color: black; background-color: orange | Operator
|-
| 1
| [[Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Tejas Express|22119/22120]]
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|CSMT Mumbai]]
| [[Madgaon Junction railway station|Madgaon Jn]]
| 7
| 5 Days/wk
| {{convert|580|km|abbr=on}}
| 09h 10m
| {{convert|63|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| 24 May 2017
| [[Indian Railways]]
|-
| 2
| [[Chennai Egmore–Madurai Tejas Express| 22671/22672]]
| [[Chennai Egmore railway station|Chennai Egmore]]
| [[Madurai Junction railway station|Madurai Jn]]
| 3
| Except Thursday
| {{convert|493|km|abbr=on}}
| 06h 15m
| {{convert|79|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| 1 March 2019
| [[Indian Railways]]
|-
| 3
| [[Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express|82501/82502]]
| [[Lucknow Junction railway station|Lucknow]]
| [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]]
| 3
| Except Tuesday
| {{convert|512|km|abbr=on}}
| 06h 15m
| {{convert|82|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| 4 October 2019
| [[Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]]
|-
| 4
| [[Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Tejas Express| 82901/82902]]
| [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad]]
| [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]
| 6
| Except Thursday
| {{convert|492|km|abbr=on}}
| 06h 25m
| {{convert|77|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| 17 January 2020
| [[Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]]
|-
|}

==See also==
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Superfast Express]]
* [[Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train|Bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)]]
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Gatimaan Express]]
* [[Humsafar Express]]
* [[Mahamana Express]]
* [[Double Decker Express]]
* [[Duronto Express]]
* [[Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Jan Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Garib Rath Express]]
* [[Antyodaya Express]]
* [[Uday Express]]
* [[Yuva Express]]
* [[Ramayana Express]]
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://indianrail.gov.in/ Indian Railways] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601030217/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |date=1 June 2014 }}

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Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Tejas Express

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2409:40E3:61:D99F:B8B2:A1FF:FEB4:26A8: Tejas rajdhani

{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}}
{{italic title}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = FFA500
| name = Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon Junction<br />''Tejas Express'' to New Delhi
| image = 22120_Tejas_Express_-_Executive_Class_coach.jpg
| image_size = 300 px|
| caption = Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Tejas Express standing at Karmali.
| type = [[Tejas Express]]
| locale = [[Maharashtra]] & [[Goa]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|05|22}} <ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Introduction of The India's First Tejas Express Between Mumbai and Karmali. Minister of Railways to Flag off the Train from Mumbai Tomorrow |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=161991|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=21 May 2017}}</ref> ({{small|Inaugural service}})
| last =
| operator = [[Central Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus||Mumbai CSMT}} (CSMT)
| stops = 5
| end = {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}} (MAO)
| distance = {{convert|581|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 8 hrs 50 mins
| frequency = 5 days a week {{efn|Except Mondays and Thursdays}}.
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]] and Vistadome
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment = Yes
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach|LHB-Tejas]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 22119 / 22120
| speed = {{cvt|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = {{Mumbai CSMT-Madgaon Tejas Express Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
}}
The 22119 / 22120 '''Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon ''Tejas Express''''' is one of India's full-AC train fleet introduced by [[Indian Railways]] connecting {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}} in [[Maharashtra]] and {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}} in [[Goa]]. It is currently being operated with 22119/22120 train numbers on five days a week basis but during monsoon season the train will run thrice a week. The train route was officially extended from Karmali to Madgaon Junction on 1 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Kamal |date=2022-09-10 |title=Mumbai CSMT- Karmali 'Tejas' Express extended up to Madgaon Jn |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/mumbai-csmt-karmali-tejas-express-extended-up-to-madgaon-jn |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> This is the first Tejas express to be equipped with 2 vistadome coaches on each end.

The coaches are manufactured at the [[Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luxurytrainindia.org/blog/tejas-express-digital-new-interiors-yummy-catering-onboard/|title=All about Tejas Express: Digital New Interiors, Yummy Catering Onboard|website=www.luxurytrainindia.org|date=5 May 2017|author=admin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515182800/http://www.luxurytrainindia.org/blog/tejas-express-digital-new-interiors-yummy-catering-onboard/|archive-date=15 May 2017|url-status=usurped}}</ref>

== Service==

22119/22120 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Madgaon Junction Tejas Express currently operates 5 days a week, covering 581 km in 8 hrs 50 mins (66 km/h average speed).<ref>indianrailinfo.com/train/52237 {{Dead link|date=May 2025 |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Usurped|}}</ref> {{notelist}}

==Traction==

Even though the route is completely electrified, it is diesel-hauled end to end. A [[WDP-4D]] locomotive from the [[Diesel Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan shed]] hauls the train for its entire journey (Earlier was [[WDP-3A]]).

== See also ==
* [[Humsafar Express]]
* [[Tejas Express]]
* [[Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express]]
* [[Madgaon Junction railway station]]
* [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]]

==Sister trains==
* [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Karmali AC Superfast Express]]
* [[Dadar–Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Konkan Kanya Express]]
* [[Mandovi Express]]
* [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon AC Double Decker Express]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
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