Business Standard

Tejas Express

Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express gets additional vistadome coach from April 14

The Tejas Express train operating between Mumbai and Karmali in Goa will have the second vistadome coach, which provides a wider and hindrance-free view of the surroundings, from April 14, Central Railway officials said. These coaches, having huge windows and transparent roofs, have become popular among passengers of rail sections from Mumbai to Pune and Goa. The Konkan belt offers a stunning view of waterfalls, rivers, valleys, tunnels, lush green fields and creeks. One vistadome coach was attached to the Mumbai-Karmali Tejas Express in September last year. After the attachment of an additional vistadome coach, it will become the first train in the country to have two such coaches, the officials said on Tuesday. Following this change, the train will have two vistadome coaches, 11 AC chair cars, one AC executive chair car coach and two luggage coaches and a generator-cum-brake van, the Central Railway said in a release. The vistadome coaches also have other attractions like LED .

Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express gets additional vistadome coach from April 14
Updated On : 12 Apr 2023 | 11:31 AM IST

Railway to operate 4 Rajdhani Express trains with new upgraded Tejas takes

'Use of Tejas coaches for long distance journey is a paradigm shift for enhancing travel experience for passengers,' says govt

Railway to operate 4 Rajdhani Express trains with new upgraded Tejas takes
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 5:33 PM IST

Railway privatisation round 1 goes off track amid operational hurdles

The lack of an independent regulator to ensure that the Railways Ministry gives a level-playing field to private- and government-run trains was a deterrent for the players

Railway privatisation round 1 goes off track amid operational hurdles
Updated On : 21 Aug 2021 | 6:07 AM IST

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas express train temporarily suspended as Covid surges

IRCTC on Thursday said that services of the train Tejas Express Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad have been suspended for one month due to recent increase in Covid-19 cases

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas express train temporarily suspended as Covid surges
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 7:08 AM IST

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express skips Andheri halt, WR probe on

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express on Sunday skipped its halt at Andheri station, inconveniencing 42 passengers who had to alight there, Western Railway officials said. The train, operated by railway PSU IRCTC, was then given an unscheduled halt at Dadar so that these passengers could alight, and an inquiry has been initiated into the lapse, they said. Andheri is a temporary two-minute halt for the train till March 29.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express skips Andheri halt, WR probe on
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 1:56 AM IST

Are private trains in India on track? Key developments and Covid challenge

In this podcast, Business Standard's Shine Jacob will discuss recent developments regarding private trains in India

Are private trains in India on track? Key developments and Covid challenge
Updated On : 23 Nov 2020 | 5:05 PM IST

Halting of Tejas Express raises doubts on viability of private trains

70% occupancy on each trip required to run private trains without losses; industry says Tejas setback temporary

Halting of Tejas Express raises doubts on viability of private trains
Updated On : 23 Nov 2020 | 6:06 AM IST

Quality over subsidy: Why private trains may have a good run in India

Will these services be able to compete with the heavily subsidised Indian Railways? Here is why the answer, surprisingly, is yes

Quality over subsidy: Why private trains may have a good run in India
Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 9:46 PM IST

India's first private train in just three years: All you need to know

Business Standard's Assistant Editor Shine Jacob gives a sense of this announcement in detail

India's first private train in just three years: All you need to know
Updated On : 03 Jul 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express flagged off, becomes second IRCTC run train

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express was flagged off from here on Friday by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, becoming the second semi high-speed train to be run by Railway subsidiary IRCTC. The train departed from Ahmedabad at 10.45 am and will reach Mumbai in six-and-a-half hours. This is the IRCTC's second premium train after the inaugural Tejas Express which operates between Delhi and Lucknow. The regular commercial run of the train will begin on January 19 from Ahmedabad, the Railways said. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, who was to attend the flagging off ceremony, could not arrive here due to bad weather, BJP MP Kirit Solanki said. "It is a matter of pride that this semi high-speed, second train Tejas Express has been flagged off between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This will benefit both states," Rupani said after flagging off the train. "Work on bullet train is also going on the Mumbai- Ahmedabad route," he said. The Tejas Express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Cen

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express flagged off, becomes second IRCTC run train
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 1:02 PM IST

A lowdown on India's controversial private train concept

The Railway Board has made it clear that none of the physical operations and infrastructure - including safety-related operations - will be handled by private players

A lowdown on India's controversial private train concept
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 10:15 AM IST

Top events today: Biyani-Bezos meet, Cong's Delhi polls list, and more

Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Friday

Top events today: Biyani-Bezos meet, Cong's Delhi polls list, and more
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 8:25 AM IST

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express, IRCTC's 2nd train, to be flagged off Friday

The tickets of this train can be booked only online on IRCTC website and there will be no booking available at railway reservation counters, they said.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express, IRCTC's 2nd train, to be flagged off Friday
Updated On : 16 Jan 2020 | 8:37 PM IST

IRCTC to launch Tejas train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai on January 19

The Tejas train is already functional on the Delhi-Lucknow route

IRCTC to launch Tejas train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai on January 19
Updated On : 28 Dec 2019 | 5:15 PM IST

AC chair car emerges as operationally profitable service of railways: CAG

This, in effect justifies the introduction of AC chair car trains like the Vande Bharat Express and the Tejas Express, which do not offer sleeper-class services, it has added

AC chair car emerges as operationally profitable service of railways: CAG
Updated On : 03 Dec 2019 | 7:54 PM IST

Tejas Express rides its way to Rs 7 million profit till October: Report

The train has run with an average occupancy of 80-85 per cent since it began operations on October 5, the sources said

Tejas Express rides its way to Rs 7 million profit till October: Report
Updated On : 11 Nov 2019 | 12:42 AM IST

IRCTC to pay around Rs 1.62 L as compensation after Tejas Express delayed

While 450 passengers travelling from Lucknow to Delhi will get Rs 250 each as compensation, 500 passengers who were travelling from Delhi to Lucknow will be paid Rs 100 each

IRCTC to pay around Rs 1.62 L as compensation after Tejas Express delayed
Updated On : 21 Oct 2019 | 1:16 PM IST

Railway unions protest against Tejas Express launch, observe 'black day'

The All India Railway Men's Federation (AIRF) said it is observing the day as 'virodh diwas' across the network against the first "private" train Tejas

Railway unions protest against Tejas Express launch, observe 'black day'
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 10:05 PM IST

Country's first private train, Tejas Express to pay you if there is a delay

Many countries and cities over the globe compensate passengers for delays - some do so as monetary compensation and some in kind

Country's first private train, Tejas Express to pay you if there is a delay
Updated On : 04 Oct 2019 | 8:25 AM IST

Tejas Express travellers to get partial refund if train is delayed

Passengers will be getting compensation of Rs 100 if the train gets delayed by one hour and Rs 250 if the delay is more than two hours

Tejas Express travellers to get partial refund if train is delayed
Updated On : 01 Oct 2019 | 10:20 PM IST