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

Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central
Tejas Express
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
StatusOperational
LocaleGujarat and Maharashtra
First service17 January 2020 (2020-01-17) (Inaugural service)
19 January 2020 (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[lower-alpha 1]
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)

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

Coach Composition

The 82901/82902 Ahmedabad Jn – Mumbai Central Tejas Express presently has 3 AC Executive Chair Car, 11 AC Chair Car coaches along with 2 End-on Generator coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
82901 EOG E1 E2 E3 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 EOG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
82902 EOG C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 E3 E2 E1 EOG

Schedule
  1. Except Thursdays

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.[7]

Stoppage

Traction

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

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". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  6. "Mumbai–Ahmedabad Tejas Express to be flagged-off on Jan 17". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. 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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