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Tejas Express is a semi high speed train having modern on board facilities and enhanced passenger comfort. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
India’s first private train Tejas Express: Indian Railways is operating a wide range of train services to meet the needs of passengers. Keeping this in mind, the national transporter introduced the country’s first private train in 2019. Currently, two such trains run on the network and both are fully operated and maintained by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
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India’s first private train route
The country’s first private train, the Tejas Express, operates on one of the busiest corridors between New Delhi and Lucknow. Following the successful run of this service, a second premium Tejas train was introduced in 2020 connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
Tejas Express train: A look at ridership and revenue data
Within just a month of operation, IRCTC recorded an operational earning of around Rs 7.73 lakh from New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express train service. In the third quarter (October-December) of FY 2025–26, the Tejas Express trains generated revenue of around Rs 50 crore.
During the same period, the passenger occupancy of Delhi-Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express train was 69 per cent while Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express train was 109 per cent.
About Indian Railways Tejas train
Tejas Express is a semi high speed train having modern on board facilities and enhanced passenger comfort. 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,” the Ministry of Railways said in a statement in 2017.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More
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