Tejas-Rajdhani Express
Tejas-Rajdhani Express | |
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File:Tejas Coaches.jpg Tejas-Rajdhani Express | |
Overview | |
Service type | Indian Rail Coach |
Status | Active |
Predecessor | Rajdhani Express |
First service | 15 February 2021 |
Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
Website | https://indianrail.gov.in |
Route | |
Line(s) used | 4 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Pantry car On-board catering |
Observation facilities | Large windows |
Entertainment facilities | On-board Wi-Fi |
Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
Other facilities | Automatic doors CCTV Cameras Fire alarm, detection and suppression system Emergency talkback for medical or security emergency Roller blind on the window Mobile charging points and Berth reading lights for each passenger Sensor based water taps Toilet occupancy sensor Water level sensor Bio-vacuum toilets |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB-Tejas Rake |
Track gauge | Indian Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (top speed) 130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed) |
The Tejas-Rajdhani Express is a semi-high-speed train operated in India. Indian Railways started to upgrade Rajdhani coaches to Tejas coaches. This replaced its traditional LHB Rajdhani coaches. By using Tejas smart coach, Indian Railways aims to move to predictive maintenance instead of preventive maintenance. This also increases to maximum speed to 160 km/h (99 mph) and top operating speed to 130 km/h (81 mph).[1]
On 15 February 2021,the Agartala Rajdhani Express was upgraded with Tejas livery Sleeper coaches.
On 19 July 2021, the Mumbai Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas class smart coaches.[2][3]
On 1 September 2021 the Rajendra Nagar Patna Rajdhani Express was upgraded to Tejas rakes. This increased the speed of the train to 130 km/h. The train can travel at a top speed of 160 km/h. This made it Semi-High-speed rail.[4]
On 12 December 2021 the August Kranti Rajdhani Express commenced its run with new Tejas rake from Mumbai Central from onwards.[5]
Routes
No. | Originating Station | Terminal Station | Train Name | Train No. | Distance | Average Speed | Inauguration | Operator |
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1 | New Delhi | Mumbai Central | Mumbai Tejas-Rajdhani Express | 12951/12952 | 1,386 km (861 mi) | 90 km/h (56 mph) | 19 July 2021 | Indian Railways |
2 | Anand Vihar Terminal | Agartala | Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express | 20501/20502 | 2,424 km (1,506 mi) | 60 km/h (37 mph) | 15 February 2021 | Indian Railways |
3 | New Delhi | Rajendra Nagar, Patna | Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express | 12309/12310 | 1,001 km (622 mi) | 83 km/h
(52 mph) |
1 September 2021 | Indian Railways |
4 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | Mumbai Central | August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express | 12953/02953 | 1,378 km (856 mi) | 83 km/h (52 mph) | 12 December 2021 | Indian Railways |
References
- ^ "Rlys upgrades Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express train with Tejas rakes". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ Tyagi, Harshita. "Western Railway runs Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express with new Tejas-like smart sleeper coaches". Times Now. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "The Incredibles". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ Livemint (2021-09-01). "Railways starts Patna-New Delhi Rajdhani Express with Tejas rake from today". mint. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Rlys upgrades Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express train with Tejas rakes". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-12-17.