Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express

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Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central
Tejas Express
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
StatusOperational
LocaleGujarat and Maharashtra
First service17 January 2020; 4 years ago (2020-01-17) (Inaugural service)
19 January 2020; 4 years ago (2020-01-19) (Regular service)
Current operator(s)IRCTC
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Mumbai Central (MMCT)
Stops6
Distance travelled493 km (306 mi)
Average journey time06 hours, 30 min
Service frequencySix days a week[a]
Train number(s)82901 / 82902
Line(s) usedAhmedabad–Mumbai main line
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Disabled accessDisabled access
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering available
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilities
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV cameras
  • Baby changing table
  • Odour-control system
  • Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed)
78 km/h (48 mph) (average including halts)

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Except Thursdays

References[edit]

  1. ^ Agencies (28 December 2019). "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to roll out on Jan 17". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to start operations this week: Timings, stoppages". Livemint. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  3. ^ Nandi, Tamal (30 December 2019). "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express: Ticket booking, cancellation and refund rules". Livemint. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Maniar, Gopi; January 16. "IRCTC's Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas Express to be flagged off on Friday, see photos". India Today. Retrieved 18 January 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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