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{{Short description|Semi-high speed fully-AC train series}}
{{Short description|Series of Indian Semi-high speed train}}
{{Further|Tejas-Rajdhani Express}}
{{Further|Tejas-Rajdhani Express}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
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| name               = Tejas Express
| name           = Tejas Express
| color             = FFA500
| color           = FAFAD2
| 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
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| caption           = Brand new Tejas Express coaches at Delhi Safdarjung railway station.
| image           = Tejas Coaches.jpg
| type               = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| image_width     = 300px
| status             = Active
| caption         = Tejas Express coaches at Vasai Road
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|05|24}}
| type           = [[Inter-city rail]]  
| operator           = [[Indian Railways]] (Public) <br/> [[IRCTC]] (Corporate)
| status         = Operating
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* [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive chair car (EC)]]
* [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Executive chair car (EC)]]
* AC chair car (CC)
* AC chair car (CC)
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| access         =  
| access             =  
| seating         = Yes
| seating           = Yes
| sleeping       = No
| sleeping           = Yes
| autorack        =  
| catering           = On-board catering, Tea and coffee vending machines, Local cuisine, Celebrity chef menu
| catering       = On-board catering <br> Tea & Coffee vending machines <br> Local cuisine food <br> Celebrity Chef Menu
| observation       = Large windows in all carriages; services operated by both state and corporate operators.
| observation     = Large windows in all carriages, Services operated by both state and corporate operators.
| entertainment     = Magazines, Electric outlets, On-board Wi-Fi
| entertainment   = LED TV for each passenger <br> Magazines <br> Electric outlets <br> On-board Wi-Fi
| baggage           = Overhead racks on Chair car rake
| baggage         = Overhead racks
Underneath storage of the bearths on Sleeper car rake
| otherfacilities = Automatic doors <br> Smoke alarms <br> CCTV Cameras <br> Hand dryers <br> Odour control system <br> Sensor based water taps <br> Bio-vacuum toilets <br> Water level indicators <br> Fire & Smoke detection <br> Suppression system.
| 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
| stock             = LHB-Tejas Rake
| gauge           = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian Gauge]]<br>{{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge             = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| electrification = 25 kV AC at 50 Hz
| electrification   = 25 kV AC at 50 Hz
| speed           = {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}
| 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]]. It features modern onboard facilities with doors which are operated automatically. Tejas means "sharp", "lustre" and "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>  
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>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Monsoon Train - Flickr - Dr. Santulan Mahanta.jpg|thumb|250px|Kalyan [[Indian locomotive class WDP-3A|WDP3A]]  twin led Tejas Express in monsoon rains]]
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&nbsp;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&nbsp;km in 6 hours and 30 minutes.
The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus|Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] to [[Karmali railway station|Karmali]], [[Goa]]. It covered 552&nbsp;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, 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=2019-03-01|website=The Financial Express|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref> It covered 497&nbsp;km in 6 hours and 30 minutes.


Tejas Express on [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]] – [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh]] route is expected to commence its services soon after its first announcement in 2016 whereas the [[Lucknow Junction railway station|Lucknow]] – [[New Delhi]] route running currently as the train has been included in the current Trains at Glance, the official train time-table booklet, with "Date of Introduction to be declared" condition and 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=2018-10-12|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-03}}</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=2018-08-17|website=The Financial Express|access-date=2019-03-03}}</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 web|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|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref> Meanwhile, the train service which was expected to be launched on [[Mumbai]] – [[Surat]] and [[New Delhi]]- [[Jalandhar]]<nowiki/>route has also been put on hold.<ref>{{Cite web|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|access-date=2019-03-03}}</ref>
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>
[[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>
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>


Recently Agartala – Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas style sleeper rake and was named as Tejas Rajdhani special. This train leaves Agartala on monday and arrives Anand Vihar on Wednesday morning and leaves Anand Vihar on Wednesday evening and arrives Agartala on Friday. Earliar Rajdhani used to run on this slot between Agartala and Anand Vihar Terminus (Delhi). This train became country's first sleeper Tejas express.<ref>[https://www.nyoooz.com/news/agartala/1551217/agartalaanand-vihar-special-rajdhani-to-get-a-tejasstyle-upgrade/ Agartala-Anand Vihar special Rajdhani to get a Tejas-style upgrade]</ref> The [[Mumbai Rajdhani Express]], and the [[Rajendra Nagar Patna Rajdhani Express]] are also both now run with Tejas LHB coaches, replacing the former Rajdhani LHB coaches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patna-New Delhi becomes third Rajdhani Express to operate with Tejas rakes from next week|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/patnanew-delhi-becomes-third-rajdhani-express-to-operate-with-tejas-rakes-from-next-week-11630025523701.html|website=livemint.com|access-date=4 September 2021}}</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>


==Technical specifications==
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]]
[[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,]]
The coaches of first Tejas Express of India, which runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai and Karmali are manufactured at [[Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala]] in Kapurthala district of Punjab. The coaches of 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.
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>
[[File:Dedicated WDP 3A ready to haul the 22120 Tejas Express at Karmali railway station.jpg|thumb|The [[Indian locomotive class WDP-3A|WDP 3A]] engine used to haul the train. ]]
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/|title=All about Tejas Express: Digital New Interiors, Yummy Catering Onboard – Orient Rail Journeys Blog|website=luxurytrainindia.org}}</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=http://m.economictimes.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==
==Routes==
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| 1. || [[Mumbai CSMT]] || [[Karmali railway station|Karmali]] || [[Mumbai CSMT–Karmali Tejas Express]] || 22119/22120 || {{convert|552|km|abbr=on}} || {{convert|68|km/h|0|abbr=on}}|| May 2017 || [[Indian Railways]]
| 1
|-
| [[Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Tejas Express|22119/22120]]
| 2. || [[Chennai Egmore]] || [[Madurai Junction railway station|Madurai]] || [[Chennai Egmore–Madurai Tejas Express]] || 22671/22672 || {{convert|493|km|abbr=on}} || {{convert|78|km/h|0|abbr=on}} || March 2019 || [[Indian Railways]]
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|CSMT Mumbai]]
|-
| [[Madgaon Junction railway station|Madgaon Jn]]
| 3. || [[Lucknow Junction railway station|Lucknow]] || [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]] || [[Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express]] || 82501/82502 || {{convert|512|km|abbr=on}} || {{convert|83|km/h|0|abbr=on}} || October 2019 || [[Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]]
| 7
|-
| 5 Days/wk
| 4. || [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad]] || [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]] || [[Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Tejas Express]] || 82901/82902 || {{convert|490|km|abbr=on}} || {{convert|76|km/h|0|abbr=on}} || January 2020 || [[Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]]
| {{convert|580|km|abbr=on}}
|}
| 09h 10m
 
| {{convert|63|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
== Tejas-Rajdhani Express ==
| 24 May 2017
[[Indian Railways]] started to upgrade [[Rajdhani Express|Rajdhani]] coaches to Tejas coaches known as the [[Tejas-Rajdhani Express]]. This replaced its traditional [[LHB coaches|LHB]] Rajdhani coaches.
| [[Indian Railways]]
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! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Train Name
! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Train No.
! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Distance
! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Average Speed
! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Inauguration
! style="color: #ffffff; background-color: gold | Operator
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| 1 || [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]] || [[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]] || [[Mumbai Rajdhani Express|Mumbai Tejas-Rajdhani Express]] ||12951/12952
| 2
| {{convert|1387|km|abbr=on}} ||{{convert|90|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| [[Chennai Egmore–Madurai Tejas Express| 22671/22672]]
|19 July 2021
| [[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]]
| [[Indian Railways]]
|-
|-
| 2 || [[Anand Vihar Terminal railway station|Anand Vihar]] || [[Agartala railway station|Agartala]] || [[Agartala–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express|Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express]] || 20501/20502 || {{convert|2423|km|abbr=on}} ||{{convert|59|km/h|0|abbr=on}}  
| 3
| 15 February 2021 || [[Indian Railways]]
| [[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]]
|-
|-
| 3 || [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]] || [[Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station|Rajendra Nagar, Patna]] || [[Rajendra Nagar Patna Rajdhani Express|Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Special]] || 12309/12310|| {{convert|1005|km|abbr=on}} || 79&nbsp;km/h
| 4
(49&nbsp;mph)
| [[Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Tejas Express| 82901/82902]]
|1 September 2021 || [[Indian Railways]]
| [[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]]
|-
|-
|4
|[[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]
|[[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]]
|[[August Kranti Rajdhani Express|August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express]]
|12953/12954
|1,377&nbsp;km (856&nbsp;mi)
|79&nbsp;km/h (49&nbsp;mph)
|12 December 2021
|[[Indian Railways]]
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 27 March 2026


Further information: Tejas-Rajdhani Express

Tejas Express
Brand new Tejas Express coaches at Delhi Safdarjung railway station.
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
StatusActive
First service24 May 2017; 9 years ago (2017-05-24)
Current operator(s)Indian Railways (Public)
IRCTC (Corporate)
Websitehttps://indianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used4
On-board services
Class(es)
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering, Tea and coffee vending machines, Local cuisine, Celebrity chef menu
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages; services operated by both state and corporate operators.
Entertainment facilitiesMagazines, Electric outlets, On-board Wi-Fi
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks on Chair car rake Underneath storage of the bearths on Sleeper car rake
Other facilitiesAutomatic 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.
Technical
Rolling stockLHB-Tejas Rake
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph); Tested speed: 200 km/h (120 mph)

The Tejas Express is a semi-high speed 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 semi-high speed trains running in India, the others being the Vande Bharat Express and the Gatimaan Express.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Maharashtra to Karmali, Goa. It covered 552 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes.[2] On 1 March 2019, the second Tejas Express of the country was flagged off between Chennai Egmore and Madurai Junction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[3] It covered 497 km in 6 hours and 30 minutes.

The 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.[4][5][6][7] Meanwhile, the train service which was expected to be launched on Mumbai – Surat and New Delhi- Jalandhar route has also been put on hold.[8]

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.[9][10]

The Ahmedabad – Mumbai Tejas express, also operated by IRCTC, was inaugurated on 17 January 2020.[11]

Technical specifications[edit | edit source]

Interior of the Tejas Express,

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.[12] The train is designed to run at a maximum speed of 200 km/h (120 mph) but the maximum operating speed allowed is 130 km/h (81 mph) due to track and safety constraints.[13] Presently, the train runs at an average speed of 65 km/h (40 mph).[14]

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.[15] The fares will be 20% to 30% more than Shatabdi fares.[16] 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.[17]

Routes[edit | edit source]

S. No. Train No. Originating Station Terminal Station Halts Frequency Distance Travel Time Average Speed Inauguration Operator
1 22119/22120 CSMT Mumbai Madgaon Jn 7 5 Days/wk 580 km (360 mi) 09h 10m 63 km/h (39 mph) 24 May 2017 Indian Railways
2 22671/22672 Chennai Egmore Madurai Jn 3 Except Thursday 493 km (306 mi) 06h 15m 79 km/h (49 mph) 1 March 2019 Indian Railways
3 82501/82502 Lucknow New Delhi 3 Except Tuesday 512 km (318 mi) 06h 15m 82 km/h (51 mph) 4 October 2019 IRCTC
4 82901/82902 Ahmedabad Mumbai Central 6 Except Thursday 492 km (306 mi) 06h 25m 77 km/h (48 mph) 17 January 2020 IRCTC

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Luxury train Tejas Express running without safety clearance, ibtimes.com, 27 July 2017
  2. ↑ "Mumbai-Goa route gets Railways' premium train Tejas". dna. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Madurai-Chennai Tejas Express flagged off! After Vande Bharat, it's the swankiest Indian Railways train". The Financial Express. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  4. ↑ "2 months on, high speed Tejas Express on Chandigarh-Delhi route yet to hit the tracks". hindustantimes.com. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "Delhi to Chandigarh in 3 hours! This luxury train in Indian Railways new time-table will make it possible". The Financial Express. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Trains at Glance" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "Tejas Express from Lucknow to Delhi flagged by CM Yogi Aditya Nath". The Times of India. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "'Surat-Mumbai Tejas train not feasible' – Times of India". The Times of India. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  9. ↑ "Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express set to be first train to be run by private operators". Livemint. 21 August 2019.
  10. ↑ "India's first private train Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express flagged off today". Livemint. 4 October 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express to be Flagged off Today". Railpost.in. 17 January 2020.
  12. ↑ "ICF rolls out modern coaches for Tejas Express". The Hindu Businessline. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  13. ↑ India’s first high-speed train Tejas makes debut, asianage.com, 23 May 2017
  14. ↑ [1], indianrailinfo.com
  15. ↑ "All about Tejas Express: Digital New Interiors, Yummy Catering Onboard – Orient Rail Journeys Blog". luxurytrainindia.org. 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017.
  16. ↑ "Travel on Tejas Trains To Be Costlier Than Shatabdi". ndtv.com.
  17. ↑ "Tejas trains to give passengers feel of world-class travel with personal video screens, Wi-Fi, coffee vending machines", The Economic Times, 10 July 2016

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