Tejas Express

Fares of Tejas Express train will be 20% more than that of the Shatabdi Express. Equipped with modern facilities such as CCTV cameras and smoke-and-fire detection system, Tejas Express will be flagged off from Mumbai for Goa on May 22 by railway minister Suresh Prabhu.

Unlike the Shatabdi Express, passengers will have the option to opt for onboard food. If a passenger opts for food while buying ticket, the catering charge will be included in the fare. There is an increase of more than 20% in the base fare for Tejas as against the Shatabdi, said a railway ministry official. The superfast surcharge, reservation fee and catering charges will be levied separately.

The Executive Class fare in Tejas has been fixed at Rs2,540 without food and Rs2,940 with food. The Chair Car fare at Rs1,850 with food and Rs1,220 without food. The Shatabdi fares are Rs2,390 and Rs1,185 in EC and CC respectively which include food also. Since the train is equipped with better facilities, the fare will also be slightly higher as compared to normal mail/express service.

Tejas Express is a semi high speed train having modern on board facilities, enhanced passenger comfort and showcases the future of Train travel in India. Tejas Express is set to be introduced soon. The coaches are manufactured at Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala . The newly designed coaches are capable of running at a speed of 200 km/h but due to constraints related to rail tracks these coaches will run at a speed of 160 km/h. Speed potential of 200 Kmph was achieved by providing Steel brake disc, Sintered pads, Electro-pneumatic assist Brake system. One Executive Coach will be turned into a Smart Coach at a later date having extra facilities as announced in the Budget 2016-17.

Features of Tejas Train: Bio-vacuum toilets (less water consumption and hygienic); Water level indicators; Touchless Water Taps, Soap dispenser; Marble finish Anti graffiti coating; Hand dryers; New design Dust bin; Electro Pneumatic Air brakes; GPS based Passenger Information display System; Call bell integrated with berth reading light; Digital Destination Boards; Integrated braille displays; LED TV with Touch Control for each passenger (with recorded content, can be upgraded to Live TV); Provided with USB charging facility; Magazines; Tea and Coffee vending machines etc