Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express
| Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express at Safdarjung railway station. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overview | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service type | Tejas Express | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | Uttar Pradesh & Delhi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First service | October 4, 2019[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last service | Serving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operator(s) | IRCTC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ridership | 992 (max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daily ridership | 992 each route | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Termini | Lucknow Junction (LJN) New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance travelled | 512 km (318 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average journey time | 6 hrs 15 mins / 6 hrs 25 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service frequency | MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train number(s) | 82501/82502 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class(es) | Executive Class, AC Chair Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached but on-board catering available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entertainment facilities | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rolling stock | LHB-Tejas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 81 km/h (50 mph) (avg) 130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express is one of India's semi-high speed full AC Tejas Express fleet introduced by Indian Railways connecting New Delhi in Delhi and Lucknow Junction in Uttar Pradesh. The train started its operations on 4 October 2019, on the occasion of Navaratris. It is the fastest train between Lucknow and Delhi and vice versa.
Coach composition
There are 12 AC Chair Car and they can seat up to 78 passengers each (3+2) configuration and 1 Executive Class coach (in 2+2 configuration). The Executive Class coach has a seating capacity of 56 passengers and adjustable head-rests, arm support and leg support. All doors are centrally controlled.
It is designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed, etc. and will have an announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras, water level indicators, tap sensors, hand dryers, integrated braille displays, local cuisine, celebrity chef menu, WiFi, snack tables, fire & smoke detection and suppression system. On-board catering service charges are included in the fare.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
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| 82501 |  |
EOG | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 | C8 | C9 | C10 | C11 | EC1 | EC2 | EOG |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
| 82502 |
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EOG | EC2 | EC1 | C11 | C10 | C9 | C8 | C7 | C6 | C5 | C4 | C3 | C2 | C1 | EOG |
Service
The train leaves Lucknow Junction at 06:10 am and reaches New Delhi at 12:25 pm. On its return journey, the train leaves Delhi at 3.40 pm and reach Lucknow at 10.05 pm. The train having two stops at Kanpur Central and Ghaziabad runs on all days of a week, except Tuesday.[2]
Schedule
The schedule for 82501/82502 Lucknow - New Delhi Tejas Express is given below:-
| LJN - NDLS - LJN Tejas Express | ||||
| 82501 | Station Name | 82502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Departure | Arrival | Departure | |
| - | 06:10 | Lucknow Junction (NER) | 22:05 | - |
| 07:20 | 07:25 | Kanpur Junction | 20:35 | 20:40 |
| 11:45 | 11:47 | Ghaziabad Junction | 16:11 | 16:13 |
| 12:25 | - | New Delhi | - | 15:40 |
Other facilities
IRCTC, the operator of this train announced that in Indian rail history for the first time ever passengers will be compensated for the delay of the train. ₹100 will be paid to the passengers if the delay is over one hour while ₹250 will be paid for delays over two hours. Alongside a slew of offers like free travel insurance worth ₹25 lakh (US$30,000) and on-board infotainment services, doorstep baggage collection and local food are provided. But no Tatkal quota will be available for this train.[3][4]
Profitability
The train, on its first month of run, with an average occupancy of 80–85%, has made a profit of ₹70 lakh (US$84,000), while earning a revenue of nearly ₹3.70 crore (US$440,000) through its ticket sale. IRCTC, the private operator spent an average of nearly ₹14 lakh per day to run the train, earned around ₹17.50 lakh daily from passenger fares.[5]
References
- ^ "Railways' first private train sees strong bookings. Delhi–Lucknow Tejas features". Livemint. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "India's first "corporate" train Tejas Express launched on Delhi–Lucknow route". Economic Times. 4 October 2019.
- ^ "If we delay, we will pay, IRCTC promises Tejas passengers". The Hindu. 4 October 2019.
- ^ "In a first, rail passengers to be compensated for delays on board IRCTC's Tejas Express train". Economic Times. 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Railways' 1st 'private' train Tejas posts Rs 70 lakh profit in first month of ops". Economic Times. 10 November 2019.
