Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express Explained

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Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express
Color:FFA500
Type:Tejas Express
Start: (ADI)
Stops:6
End: (MMCT)
Distance:493km (306miles)
Journeytime:06 hours, 30 minutes
Frequency:6 days a week
Trainnumber:82901 / 82902
Line Used:Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line
Class:Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:Yes
Baggage:Overhead racks
Stock:LHB Tejas rake
Speed: maximum speed,
average including halts.
Map State:collapsed

The 82901 / 82902 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express is a train on the AhmedabadMumbai route. It is a semi-high speed, fully air-conditioned train Introduced by Indian Railways connecting Ahmedabad to Mumbai along with six stations named Nadiad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali.[1] This train started running from 19 January 2020.[2] The fare of the train will be dynamic.[3]

Since its inauguration, this train is India's second private train after Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express, both operated by IRCTC.[4]

Facilities

For the first time entertainment facilities have been introduced in Indian Railways. The Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas is the first Indian train to have LCD screens for each individual passengers though this facility will be available only in Executive Chair Car. In the LCD passengers can enjoy Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati movies, listen music as well as Passenger Information System is also available. Moreover, passengers can enjoy on-board free WiFi facilities.[5]

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to roll out on Jan 17. 28 December 2019. Agencies . Mumbai Mirror. 15 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to start operations this week: Timings, stoppages. 14 January 2020. Livemint. 15 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express: Ticket booking, cancellation and refund rules. Nandi. Tamal. 30 December 2019. Livemint. 15 January 2020.
  4. News: Saluja . Nishtha . Tejas Express: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal to flag off India's second private train on Friday . 18 January 2020 . The Economic Times . 16 January 2020.
  5. News: Maniar . Gopi . January 16 . IRCTC's Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas Express to be flagged off on Friday, see photos . 18 January 2020 . India Today .