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minor fixes, replaced: Lucknow-N → Lucknow–N, ==Coach Composition == → ==Coach composition==

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express
| image = LKO - NDLS Tejas tb.jpg
| image_width =
| caption = Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express trainboard
| type = [[Tejas Express]]
| locale = [[Delhi]] & [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| first = {{start date and age|2019|10|04}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Railways' first private train sees strong bookings. Delhi–Lucknow Tejas features |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/railways-first-private-train-sees-strong-bookings-delhi-lucknow-tejas-trainfeatures-1569208587760.html |work=Livemint |accessdate=23 September 2019 |date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
| last =
| operator = [[IRCTC]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} (LJN)
| stops = 2
| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| distance = {{convert|512|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 6 hrs 15 mins
| frequency = 6 days
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]]
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached but on-board catering available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment = Yes
| baggage = Overhead racks
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB-Tejas]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 82501/82502
| speed = {{cvt|83|km/h}} (avg)
| map =
| map_state =
}}

'''Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express''' is one of India's semi-high speed full AC [[Tejas Express]] fleet introduced by [[Indian Railways]] connecting {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} in [[Delhi]] and {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The train started its operations on 4 October 2019, on the occasion of [[Navaratri]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tejas Express may start operating during Navratras |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/tejas-express-may-start-operating-during-navratras/articleshow/70747885.cms |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ahmedabad–Mumbai and Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express to be handed over to IRCTC; 'flexible' fares to be decided by operator |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ahd-mum-del-lko-tejas-trains-to-be-handed-over-to-irctc-flexible-fares-to-be-decided-by-operator-1566307629489.html|work=Livemint |date=21 August 2019}}</ref>

This train 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>

==Coach composition==

There are 12 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]] and they can seat up to 78 passengers each (3+2) configuration and 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive Class]] coach (in 2+2 configuration). The Executive Class coach has a seating capacity of 56 passengers and adjustable head-rests, arm support and leg support. All doors are centrally controlled.

It is designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed, etc. and will have an announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras, water level indicators, tap sensors, hand dryers, integrated braille displays, local cuisine, celebrity chef menu, WiFi, snack tables, fire & smoke detection and suppression system. On-board catering service charges are included in the fare.

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==Schedules==
The train leaves Lucknow Junction at 06:10 am and reaches New Delhi at 12:25 pm. On its return journey, the train leaves Delhi at 3.35 pm and reach Lucknow at 10.05 pm. The train having two stops at {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} and {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}} runs on all days of a week, except Tuesday.<ref>{{cite web|title=India's first "corporate" train Tejas Express launched on Delhi–Lucknow route |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/indias-first-corporate-train-tejas-express-launched-on-delhi-lucknow-route/articleshow/71437178.cms |work=Economic Times |date=4 October 2019}}</ref>

==Other facilities==
IRCTC, the operator of this train announced that in Indian rail history for the first time ever passengers will be compensated for the delay of the train. {{INR}}100 will be paid to the passengers if the delay is over one hour while {{INR}}250 will be paid for delays over two hours. Alongside a slew of offers like free travel insurance worth {{INRConvert|25|l}} and on-board infotainment services, doorstep baggage collection and local food are provided. But no ''Tatkal quota'' will be available for this train.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/if-we-delay-we-will-pay-irctc-promises-tejas-passengers/article29565680.ece |title=If we delay, we will pay, IRCTC promises Tejas passengers|work=The Hindu|date=4 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/in-a-first-rail-passengers-to-be-compensated-for-delays-on-board-irctcs-tejas-express-train/articleshow/71394782.cms?from=mdr |title=In a first, rail passengers to be compensated for delays on board IRCTC's Tejas Express train |work=Economic Times|date=4 October 2019}}</ref>

==Profitability==
The train, on its first month of run, with an average occupancy of 80–85%, has made a profit of {{INRConvert|70|l}}, while earning a revenue of nearly {{INRConvert|3.70|c}} through its ticket sale. [[IRCTC]], the private operator spent an average of nearly {{INR}}14 lakh per day to run the train, earned around {{INR}}17.50 lakh daily from passenger fares.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-1st-private-train-tejas-posts-rs-70-lakh-profit-in-first-month-of-ops-sources/amp_articleshow/71995096.cms| title=Railways' 1st 'private' train Tejas posts Rs 70 lakh profit in first month of ops|work=Economic Times| date=10 November 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Tejas Express}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

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[[Category:Tejas Express trains]]
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Lucknow]]
[[Category:2019 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2019]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]
[[Category:Privately operated trains]]

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