The 82901 / 82902 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express is a train on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai 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
- ^ Except Thursdays
References
- ^ Agencies (28 December 2019). "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to roll out on Jan 17". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to start operations this week: Timings, stoppages". Livemint. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Nandi, Tamal (30 December 2019). "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express: Ticket booking, cancellation and refund rules". Livemint. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Saluja, Nishtha (16 January 2020). "Tejas Express: Railways Minister Piyush Goyal to flag off India's second private train on Friday". The Economic Times. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Maniar, Gopi; January 16. "IRCTC's Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas Express to be flagged off on Friday, see photos". India Today. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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