Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express

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 is start running from 19 January 2020.[2] The fare of the train will be dynamic.[3]

Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Tejas Express
Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Tejas Exp. trainboard
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
LocaleMaharashtra & Gujarat
First service17 January 2020 (2020-01-17)(Inaugural service)
19 January 2020 (2020-01-19) (Regular service)
Current operator(s)IRCTC
Route
StartAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Stops6
EndMumbai Central (MMCT)
Distance travelled493 km (306 mi)
Average journey time06h 30m
Service frequencySix days a week[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)82901 / 82902
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering available
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB-Tejas
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed78 km/h (48 mph) average with halts

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

Schedule

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 ca enjoy on-board free WiFi facilities.[7]

Stoppage

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from end to end.

Notes
  1. Runs six in a week for each direction.

References
  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. "Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express: train schedule, timings, route and fare details". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. "Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express to be flagged-off on Jan 17". Sify. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  7. 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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